A picture of human life such as a great artist can give, surprises even the trivial and the selfish into that attention to what is apart from themselves, which may be called the raw material of moral sentiment.

Eros has degenerated; he began by introducing order and harmony, and now he brings back chaos.

The difficult task of knowing another soul is not for young gentlemen whose consciousness is chiefly made up of their own wishes.

It is in the nature of foolish reasonings to seem good to the foolish reasoner.

Hostesses who entertain much must make up their parties as ministers make up their cabinets, on grounds other than personal liking.

Pride only helps us to be generous; it never makes us so, any more than vanity makes us witty.

It is better - it shall be better with me because I have known you.