Others go to bed with their mistresses; I with my ideas.

We light the oven so that everyone may bake bread in it.

To beautify life is to give it an object.

Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity.

But when women are moved and lend help, when women, who are by nature calm and controlled, give encouragement and applause, when virtuous and knowledgeable women grace the endeavor with their sweet love, then it is invincible.

A knowledge of different literatures is the best way to free one's self from the tyranny of any of them.

Our wine is bitter, but it is our wine.