The accent of one's birthplace remains in the mind and in the heart as in one's speech.

People are often vain of their passions, even of the worst, but envy is a passion so timid and shame-faced that no one ever dare avow her.

It is sometimes a point of as much cleverness to know to make good use of advice from others as to be able give good advice to oneself.

The desire which urges us to deserve praise strengthens our good qualities, and praise given to wit, valour, and beauty, tends to increase them.

Treachery is more often the effect of weakness than of a formed design.

Great and glorious events which dazzle the beholder are represented by politicians as the outcome of grand designs whereas they are usually products of temperaments and passions.

There are few good women who do not tire of their role.