We often do shallow good in order to accomplish evil with impunity.

The health of the soul is something we can be no more sure of than that of the body; and though a man may seem far from the passions, yet he is in as much danger of falling into them as one in a perfect state of health of having a fit of sickness.

We would rather see those to whom we do good, than those who do good to us.

True friendship destroys envy, and true love destroys coquetterie.

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

A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter.

There are good marriages, but there are no delightful ones.