There is no rampart that will hold out against malice.
Great is the fortune of he who possesses a good bottle, a good book, and a good friend.
All the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill the history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill at dancing.
True, Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.
Each day my reason tells me so; But reason doesn't rule in love, you know.
If you make yourself understood, you're always speaking well.