Men of reason have endured;men of passion have lived.

There is no history worthy attention save that of free nations; the history of nations under the sway of despotism is no more than a collection of anecdotes.

To enjoy and give enjoyment, without injury to yourself or others; this is true morality.

Whatever evil a man may think of women, there is no woman but thinks more.

The philosopher who would fain extinguish his passions resembles the chemist who would like to let his furnace go out.

Be my brother or I will kill you.

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.