Sometimes, one gesture comprises an entire drama, the accent of one word ruins an entire existence, and the indifference of one glance kills the happiest passion.

Coffee falls into the stomach... ideas begin to move, things remembered arrive at full gallop... the shafts of wit start up like sharp-shooters, similes arise, the paper is covered with ink...

Give to a wounded heart seclusion; consolation nor reason ever effected anything in such a case.

It's not enough to be a good person. You also have to show it.

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

Great minds always tend to see virtue in misfortune.

Nothing can afford a woman greater pleasure than to hear tender words of love. The strictest, most devout woman will listen even if she must not answer.