I never was able to believe in the existence of next year except as in a metaphysical notion.
Madame de StaelUnhappy love freezes all our affections: our own souls grow inexplicable to us. More than we gained while we were happy we lose by the reverse.
Madame de StaelThere are only two distinct classes of people on this earth, those who espouse enthusiasm and those who despise it.
Madame de Stael