None but great men are capable of having great flaws.

The wind which snuffs the candle fans the fire.

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

There is a kind of elevation which does not depend on fortune; it is a certain air which distinguishes us, and seems to destine us for great things; it is a price which we imperceptibly set upon ourselves.

Boredom ... causes us to neglect more duties than does interest.

We would rather speak ill of ourselves than not talk about ourselves at all.

Our actions seem to have their lucky and unlucky stars, to which a great part of that blame and that commendation is due which is given to the actions themselves.