The scandal of the world is what makes the offence; it is not sinful to sin in silence.
It is a fine seasoning for joy to think of those we love.
Two wives? That exceeds the custom.
Outside of Paris, there is no hope for the cultured.
Oh, how fine it is to know a thing or two.
A wise man is superior to any insults which can be put upon him, and the best reply to unseemly behavior is patience and moderation.