We are inconsolable at being deceived by our enemies and being betrayed by our friends, yet we are often content in be being treated like that by our own selves.

We should desire very few things passionately if we did but perfectly know the nature of the things we desire.

There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade.

The confidence which we have in ourselves give birth to much of that, which we have in others.

There are some faults which, when well managed, make a greater figure than virtue itself.

The person giving the advice returns the confidence placed in him with a disinterested eagerness... and he is usually guided only by his own interest or reputation.

We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others that in the end we become disguised to ourselves.