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

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

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

Bashfulness is not becoming to maidenhood, though modesty always is.

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

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

I should rejoice if my pleasures were as pleasing to God as they are to myself.