There is nothing on which men are commonly more intent than on making a way for their opinions.

I set forth a humble and inglorious life; that does not matter. You can tie up all moral philosophy with a common and private life just as well as with a life of richer stuff. Each man bears the entire form of man's estate.

I would rather produce my passions than brood over them at my expense; they grow languid when they have vent and expression. It is better that their point should operate outwardly than be turned against us.

If by being overstudious, we impair our health and spoil our good humor, let us give it up.

I say that male and female are cast in the same mold; except for education and habits, the difference is not great.

We are more unhappy to see people ahead of us than happy to see people behind us.

Every movement reveals us.