One hour of love has a whole life in it.

Ideas devour the ages as men are devoured by their passions. When man is cured, human nature will cure itself perhaps.

For the person who loves God, worship is the daily bread of patience.

How did you get back?' asked Vautrin. 'I walked,' replied Eugene. 'I wouldn't like half-pleasures, myself,' observed the tempter. 'I'd want to go there in my own carriage, have my own box, and come back in comfort. All or nothing, that's my motto.' 'And a very good one,' said Madame Vauquer.

Pure herring oil is the port wine of English cats

Men are such dupes by choice, that he who would impose upon others never need be at a loss to find ready victims.

Men are so made that they can resist sound argument, and yet yield to a glance.