It is the same in love as in war; a fortress that parleys is half taken.

No one perfectly loves God who does not perfectly love some of his creatures.

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 woman who does not choose to love should cut the matter short at once, by holding out no hopes to her suitor.

Excitement is the drunkenness of the spirits. Only calm waters reflect heaven in their bosom.

envy and hatred fascinate the eyes and never make them see things as they are.

We shall all be perfectly virtuous when there is no longer any flesh on our bones.