Intrepidity is an extraordinary strength of soul, which raises it above the troubles, disorders and emotions which the sight of great perils can arouse in it; by this strength heroes maintain a calm aspect and preserve their reason and liberty in the most surprising and terrible accidents.

To think to be wise alone is a very great folly.

A woman is faithful to her first lover for a long time - unless she happens to take a second.

Organize one's values in the order of their worth

When we enlarge upon the affection our friends have for us, this is very often not so much out of a sense of gratitude as from a desire to persuade people of our own great worth, that can deserve so much kindness.

It is not always from valor or from chastity that men are brave, and women chaste.

Men frequently do good only to give themselves opportunity of doing ill with impunity.