Foppery, being the chronic condition of women, is not so much noticed as it is when it breaks out on the person of the male bird.

True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without violent demonstrations: it is seen with white hairs and is always young in the heart.

Cruelty and fear shake hands together.

The errors of women spring, almost always, from their faith in the good, or their confidence in the true

No woman dares to refuse love without a motive, for nothing is more natural than to yield to love.

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

They ended as all great passions do end - by a misunderstanding.