The violence we do to ourselves in order to remain faithful to the one we love is hardly better than an act of infidelity.

Men are often so foolish as to boast and value themselves upon their passions, even those that are most vicious. But envy is a passion so full of cowardice and shame that no one every ever had the confidence to own it.

Moderation is a fear of falling into that envy and contempt which those who grow giddy with their good fortune quite justly draw upon themselves. It is a vain boasting of the greatness of our mind.

If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources.

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.

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

There are some people upon whom their very faults and failings sit gracefully; and there are others whose very excellencies and accomplishments do not become them.