A woman in love has full intelligence of her power; the more virtuous she is, the more effective her coquetry.

Sects differ more in name than tenets.

Vocations which we wanted to pursue, but didn't, bleed, like colors, on the whole of our existence.

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

It is the mark of a great man that he puts to flight all ordinary calculations. He is at once sublime and touching, childlike and of the race of giants.

All human power is a compound of time and patience.

By resorting to self-resignation, the unfortunate consummate.