Jealousy is not love, but self-love.

Our minds are lazier than our bodies.

It is harder to hide the feelings we have than to feign the ones we do not have.

Eloquence resides as much in the tone of voice, in the eyes, and in the expression of the face, as in the choice of words.

Nature makes merit, and fortune puts it to work.

We cannot possibly imagine the variety of contradictions in every heart.

Innocence is lucky if it finds the same protection as guilt