We are better pleased to see those on whom we confer benefits than those from whom we receive them.

It is worth nothing to be young without being beautiful, nor to be beautiful without being young.

Old people are fond of giving good advice; it consoles them for no longer being capable of setting a bad example.

As it is the characteristic of great wits to say much in few words, so small wits seem to have the gift of speaking much and saying nothing.

To listen closely and reply well is the highest perfection we are able to attain in the art of conversation.

As long as we love, we can forgive.

Some follies are caught, like contagious diseases.