One cannot but mistrust a prospect of felicity: one must enjoy it before one can believe in it.

A woman always has her revenge ready.

The world, dear Agnes, is a strange affair.

I would like to be like my father and all the rest of my ancestors who never married.

I have the knack of easing scruples.

Wives rarely fuss about their beauty To guarantee their mate's affection.

We are easily duped by those we love.