To be totally understanding makes one very indulgent.

Love which is only an episode in the life of men, is the entire history of the life of women.

One must, so long as there is any life left, back up the character of one's life.

Gaiety pleases more when we are assured that it does not cover carelessness.

The sight of such a monument is like continual and stationary music, which one hears for one's good as one approaches it.

Wit lies in recognizing the resemblance among things which differ and the difference between things which are alike.

Exile: A tomb in which you can get mail.