He who lives without folly isn't so wise as he thinks.

Moderation in people who are contented comes from that calm that good fortune lends to their spirit.

Intrepidity is an extraordinary strength of soul, which raises it above the troubles, disorders and emotions which the sight of great perils can arouse in it; by this strength heroes maintain a calm aspect and preserve their reason and liberty in the most surprising and terrible accidents.

The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures, they are safe only because nobody has sought after them.

Truth is the foundation and the reason of the perfection of beauty, for of whatever stature a thing may be, it cannot be beautiful-and perfect, unless it be truly what it should be, and possess truly all that it should have.

The only good imitations are those that poke fun at bad originals.

The intellect of the generality of women serves more to fortify their folly than their reason.