Men's hearts and faces are always wide asunder; women's are not only in close connection, but are mirror-like in the instant power of reflection.

How many fools does it take to make up a public?

I have three kinds of friends: those who love me, those who pay no attention to me, and those who detest me.

Contemptuous people are sure to be contemptible.

It is commonly supposed that the art of pleasing is a wonderful aid in the pursuit of fortune; but the art of being bored is infinitely more successful.

Hope is but a charlatan that ceases not to deceive us. For myself happiness only began when I had lost it.

Be my brother or I will kill you.