The most certain sign of wisdom is a continual cheerfulness; her state is like that of things in the regions above the moon, always clear and serene.

It is a monstrous thing that I will say, but I will say it all the same: I find in many things more restraint and order in my morals than in my opinions, and my lust less depraved than my reason.

It is equally pointless to weep because we won't be alive a hundred years from now as that we were not here a hundred years ago.

Rash and incessant scolding runs into custom and renders itself despised.

The most useful and honorable science and occupation for a woman is the science of housekeeping. I know some that are miserly, very few that are good managers.

Fie on the eloquence that leaves us craving itself, not things!

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