Joy takes away from us the thoughts of our actions; sorrow it is that awakens the soul.

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

Joy takes away from us the thoughts of our actions; sorrow it is that awakens the soul.

distrust ... is the beginning of hatred.

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

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

The cup of joy is heaviest when empty.