The constancy of the wise is only the art of keeping disquietude to one's self.

Gratitude, in most men, is only a strong and secret hope of greater favors.

We are nearer loving those who hate us than those who love us more than we wish.

The common foible of women who have been handsome is to forget that they are no longer so.

Silence is the best security to the man who distrusts himself.

Those who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others.

I always say to myself, what is the most important thing we can think about at this extraordinary moment.