I would rather believe that God did not exist than believe that he was indifferent.

You can bind my body, tie my hands, govern my actions: you are the strongest, and society adds to your power; but with my will, sir, you can do nothing.

Fame and admiration weigh not a feather in the scale against friendship and love, for the heart languishes all the same.

... what is there over which the incomparable beauty of childhood would not triumph?

As far as I am concerned I would rather spend the rest of my life in prison than marry again.

Know how to replace in your heart, by the happiness of those you love, the happiness that may be wanting to yourself

Learned women are ridiculed because they put to shame unlearned men.