I hate all men, the ones because they are mean and vicious, and the others for being complaisant with the vicious ones.
Frenchmen have an unlimited capacity for gallantry and indulge it on every occasion.
Assassination's the fastest way.
You never see the old austerity That was the essence of civility; Young people hereabouts, unbridled, now Just want.
Birth means nothing where there is no virtue.
If everyone were clothed with integrity, if every heart were just, frank, kindly, the other virtues would be well-nigh useless.