The person giving the advice returns the confidence placed in him with a disinterested eagerness... and he is usually guided only by his own interest or reputation.

It is with true love as it is with ghosts; everyone talks about it, but few have seen it.

We give advice, we do not inspire conduct.

People's personalities, like buildings, have various facades, some pleasant to view, some not.

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

Vanity, shame, and above all disposition, often make men brave and women chaste.

In growing old, we become more foolish - and more wise.