He who best knows the world will love it least.

Is there any instinct more deeply implanted in the heart of man than the pride of protection, a protection which is constantly exerted for a fragile and defenceless creature?

You're a fine fastidious young man, as proud as a lion, as gentle as a girl. You'd make a good catch for the devil.

In the first woman we love, we love everything. Growing older, we love the woman only.

Loyalty in time of need is possibly one of the noblest of victories a courtier can win over himself.

The greatest tyranny is to love I where we are not loved again.

France is a country that loves to change their government if it is always the same.