Women are as they are; they necessarily have the defects of their virtues.

Despotism accomplishes great things illegally; liberty doesn't even go to the trouble of accomplishing small things legally.

True lovers know how trifling a thing is money yet how difficult to blend with love!

Unintelligent persons are like weeds that thrive in good ground; they love to be amused in proportion to the degree in which they weary themselves.

When we drink coffee, ideas march in like the army

In intimate family life, there comes a moment when children, willingly or no, become the judges of their parents.

When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt.