The man who forgets does not forgive, he only loses the remembrance; forgiveness is the offspring of a noble heart, of a generous mind, whilst forgetfulness is only the result of a weak memory, or of an easy carelessness.

When a man is in love very little is enough to throw him into despair and as little to enhance his joy to the utmost.

After all, a beautiful woman without a mind of her own leaves her lover with no resource after he had physically enjoyed her charms.

There is no such thing as destiny. We ourselves shape our lives.

I know that I have lived because I have felt, and, feeling giving me the knowledge of my existence.

I don't conquer, I submit.

When you fool a fool you strike a blow for intelligence.