To the composition of novels and romances, nothing is necessary but paper, pens, and ink, with the manual capacity of using them.
Thirst teaches all animals to drink, but drunkenness belongs only to man.
Considering the unforeseen events of this world, we should be taught that no human condition should inspire men with absolute despair.
Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil.
Most men like in women what is most opposite their own characters.
We endeavor to conceal our vices under the disguise of the opposite virtues.