Doubts are more cruel than the worst of truths. It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do. A lover whose passion is extreme loves even the faults of the beloved

Perfect reason avoids all extremes.

Reasoning is the pastime of my whole household, and all this reasoning has driven out Reason.

I have the knack of easing scruples.

There is no secret of the heart which our actions do not disclose.

If you suppress grief too much, it can well redouble.

Tobacco is the passion of honest men and he who lives without tobacco is not worthy of living.