The union of a want and a sentiment.

Women themselves are so happy, and so beautiful, when they're strong, that they naturally choose powerful men, even if that power's so enermous there's a real risk it could shatter them.

The endless legacy of the past to the present is the secret source of human genius.

The greatest joy a petty soul can taste is to dupe a great soul and catch it in a snare.

As a rule, only the poor are generous. Rich people can always find excellent reasons for not handing over twenty thousand francs to a relative.

Love which economizes is never true love.

Noble hearts are neither jealous nor afraid because jealousy spells doubt and fear spells pettiness.