A hair shirt does not always render those chaste who wear it.
Nature is a gentle guide, but not more sweet and gentle than prudent and just.
The least strained and most natural ways of the soul are the most beautiful; the best occupations are the least forced.
We should rather examine, who is better learned, than who is more learned.
A lady could not boast of her chastity who was never tempted.
Death pays all debts.