What makes lovers never tire of one another is that they talk always about themselves.

Old age is a tyrant, who forbids, under pain of death, the pleasures of youth.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance

Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs.

Commonplace minds usually condemn what is beyond the reach of their understanding.

The man who leaves a woman best pleased with herself is the one whom she will soonest wish to see.

Marriage is the only war in which you sleep with the enemy.