Mystery such as is given of God is beyond the power of human penetration, yet not in opposition to it.

Never, never have I been loved as I love others!

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

The only equitable manner in my opinion, of judging the character of a man is to examine if there are personal calculations in his conduct; if there are not, we may blame his manner of judging, but we are not the less bound to esteem him.

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.

Society develops wit, but its contemplation alone forms genius.

Sow good services: sweet remembrances will grow from them.