However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention.

Self-love is more cunning than the most cunning man in the world.

It is as proper to have pride in oneself as it ridiculous to show it to others.

All women are flirts, but some are restrained by shyness, and others by sense.

The blindness of men is the most dangerous effect of their pride; it seems to nourish and augment it; it deprives them of knowledge of remedies which can solace their miseries and can cure their faults.

Jealousy is nothing more than a fear of abandonment

The intellect is always fooled by the heart.