It is with certain good qualities as with the senses; those who have them not can neither appreciate nor comprehend them in others.

Eloquence resides as much in the tone of voice, in the eyes, and in the expression of the face, as in the choice of words.

Good and bad fortune are found severally to visit those who have the most of the one or the other.

However much we may distrust men's sincerity, we always believe they speak to us more sincerely than to others.

We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.

Narrow minds think nothing right that is above their own capacity.

One can find women who have never had one love affair, but it is rare indeed to find any who have had only one.