I know a love may be revived which absence, inconstancy, or even infidelity has extinguished, but there is no returning from a dTgovt given by satiety.

A man that is ashamed of passions that are natural and reasonable is generally proud of those that are shameful and silly.

I wish you would moderate that fondness you have for your children. I do not mean you should abate any part of your care, or not do your duty to them in its utmost extent, but I would have you early prepare yourself for disappointments, which are heavy in proportion to their being surprising.

Men are vile inconstant toads.

People are never so near playing the fool as when they think themselves wise.

Tis the established custom [in Vienna] for every lady to have two husbands, one that bears the name, and another that performs the duties.

You can be pleased with nothing if you are not pleased with yourself.