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

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

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.

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.

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

Extreme concupiscence may be found under extreme austerity.