A woman's greatest charm consists in a constant appeal to a man's generosity by a gracious declaration of helplessness which fills him with pride and awakens the most magnificent feelings in his heart.

Woman is a most charming creature, who changes her heart as easily as she does her gloves.

Friendships last when each friend thinks he has a slight superiority over the other.

While seeking out the dead, I see nothing but the living.

A husband who submits to his wife's yoke is justly held an object of ridicule. A woman's influence ought to be entirely concealed.

Religious ecstasy is a madness of thought freed of its bodily bonds, whereas in the ecstasy of love, the forces of twin natures unite, blend and embrace one another.

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