A careful observation of Nature will disclose pleasantries of superb irony. She has for instance placed toads close to flowers.

A man wastes his time going to hear some of our eloquent modern preachers; they may change his opinions, but never his conduct.

A husband and wife who are in the habit of occupying separate rooms are either beings apart, or they have found happiness. Either they hate or they adore each other.

The habits of life form the soul, and the soul forms the physical presence.

The Parisan, sauntering the streets idly, is as often a man in despair as a lounger.

Our heart is a treasury; if you pour out all its wealth at once, you are bankrupt.

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