The reason why most women have so little sense of friendship is that this is but a cold and flat passion to those that have felt that of love.
Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness.
It is easier to understand mankind in general than any individual man.
There are good marriages, but there are no delightful ones.
The vivacity that augments with years is not far from folly.
The force we use on ourselves, to prevent ourselves from loving, is often more cruel than the severest treatment at the hands of one loved.