A small degree of wit, accompanied by good sense, is less tiresome in the long run than a great amount of wit without it.
None but great men are capable of having great flaws.
Love's greatest miracle is the curing of coquetry.
I always say to myself, what is the most important thing we can think about at this extraordinary moment.
In love deceit almost always outstrips distrust.
In the misfortunes of our best friends we always find something not altogether displeasing to us.