Where pride begins, love ceases.

Wisdom is the repose of the mind.

Be certain that he who has betrayed thee once will betray thee again.

There are many kinds of smiles, each having a distinct character. Some announce goodness and sweetness, others betray sarcasm, bitterness and pride; some soften the countenance by their languishing tenderness, others brighten by their spiritual vivacity.

Certain trifling flaws sit as disgracefully on a character of elegance as a ragged button on a court dress.

He who goes round about in his requests wants commonly more than he chooses to appear to want.

How few our real wants, and how vast our imaginary ones!