Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.

True bravery means doing alone that which one could do if all the world were by.

Small minds are much distressed by little things. Great minds see them all but are not upset by them.

Nothing prevents one from appearing natural as the desire to appear natural.

A fashionable woman is always in love - with herself.

To understand matters rightly we should understand their details; and as that knowledge is almost infinite, our knowledge is always superficial and imperfect.

We always get bored with those whom we bore.