The union of a want and a sentiment.

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

A great love is a credit opened in favor of a power so consuming that the moment of bankruptcy must inevitably occur.

Power is action; the electoral principle is discussion. No political action is possible when discussion is permanently established.

Cruelty and fear shake hands together.

Time is the only capital of those who just have their inteligence as fortune.

The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.