There are few husbands whom the wife cannot win in the long run, by patience and love.
Adversity is solitary, while prosperity dwells in a crowd
Bashfulness is not becoming to maidenhood, though modesty always is.
Extreme concupiscence may be found under extreme austerity.
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.