God has put into the heart of man love and the boldness to sue, and into the heart of woman fear and the courage to refuse.

The cup of joy is heaviest when empty.

There are few husbands whom the wife cannot win in the long run, by patience and love.

We are always more disposed to laugh at nonsense than at genuine wit; because the nonsense is more agreeable to us, being more comfortable to our natures.

A woman of honor should never suspect another of things she would not do herself.

The more hidden the venom, the more dangerous it is.

Prudence advises us to use our enemies as if one day they might be friends.