The noble soul reveres itself

Inexperienced girls flatter themselves with the notion that it is in their power to make a man happy.

As a result, nature is something entirely different from what comes to mind when we invoke its name.

If we train our conscience, it kisses us while it hurts

Remorse.-- Never yield to remorse, but at once tell yourself: remorse would simply mean adding to the first act of stupidity a second.

Seducing one's neighbor to a good opinion and then afterwards believing devoutly in this neighbor's opinion--who can match women in this clever ploy?

I teach the No to all that makes weak--that exhausts. I teach the Yes to all that strengthens, that stores up strength, that pride.