The politics of courtiers resemble their shadows; they cringe and turn with the sun of the day.
Jean Antoine Petit-SennTo protect ourselves against the storms of passion, marriage with a woman is a harbor in the tempest; but with a bad woman it is a tempest in the harbor.
Jean Antoine Petit-SennThe happiness of the tender heart is increased by what it can take away from the wretchedness of others.
Jean Antoine Petit-Senn