The virtuous woman flees from danger; she trusts more to her prudence in shunning it than in her strength to overcome it.

Where talent is a dwarf, self-esteem is a giant.

It is almost impossible to find those who admire us entirely lacking in taste.

There is certainly no beauty on earth which exceeds the natural loveliness of woman.

Every generous illusion of youth leaves a wrinkle as it departs. Experience is the successive disenchanting of the things of life; it is reason enriched with the heart's spoils.

Public opinion is a courtesan, whom we seek to please without respecting.

Do not crowd the understanding; it can comprehend so much and no more. A pint pot will not contain the measure of a quart.