Who understands much, forgives much.

Of all human sentiments, enthusiasm creates the most happiness; it is the only sentiment in fact which gives real happiness, the only sentiment which can help us to bear our human destiny in any situation in which we may find ourselves.

Love is above the laws, above the opinion of men; it is the truth, the flame, the pure element, the primary idea of the moral world.

The entire social order ... is arrayed against a woman who wants to rise to a man's reputation.

intellect is a sin that must be atoned for by leading exactly the life of those who have none.

women have no existence except in love; the history of their life begins and ends with love!

Scientific progress makes moral progress a necessity; for if man's power is increased, the checks that restrain him from abusing it must be strengthened.