Most of our faults are more pardonable than the means we use to conceal them.

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.

Some disguised deceits counterfeit truth so perfectly that not to be taken in by them would be an error of judgment.

Indolence, languid as it is, often masters both passions and virtues.

In love the deceit generally outstrips the distrust.

Some weak people are so sensible of their weakness as to be able to make a good use of it.

It is with an old love as it is with old age a man lives to all the miseries, but is dead to all the pleasures.