Lovers, when they are no longer in love, find it very hard to break up.
Francois de La RochefoucauldIt is difficult to define love; all we can say is, that in the soul it is a desire to rule, in the mind it is a sympathy, and in the body it is a hidden and delicate wish to possess what we love-Plus many mysteries.
Francois de La RochefoucauldWe make promises to the extent that we hope-and keep them to the extent that we fear.
Francois de La RochefoucauldSome allow themselves to be overcome by panic, and others charge because they dare not remain at their posts. Some may be found whose courage is strengthened by small perils that prepare them to face greater dangers. Some are daring when facing swords but dread facing bullets; others dread bullets little but fear facing swords a lot.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld