It is as common for tastes to change as it is uncommon for traits of character.

Narrowness of mind is often the cause of obstinacy; we do not easily believe beyond what we see.

All women seem by nature to be coquettes.

Tastes in young people are changed by natural impetuosity, and in the aged are preserved by habit.

It is easy to be wise on behalf of others than to be so for ourselves.

Women's virtue is frequently nothing but a regard to their own quiet and a tenderness for their reputation.

The most sure method of subjecting yourself to be deceived is to consider yourself more cunning than others.