There are few husbands whom the wife cannot win in the long run, by patience and love.
Extreme concupiscence may be found under extreme austerity.
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.
envy and hatred fascinate the eyes and never make them see things as they are.
It is the same in love as in war; a fortress that parleys is half taken.