The threat of a neglected cold is for doctors what the threat of purgatory is for priests-a gold mine.

Scandal is an importunate wasp, against which we must make no movement unless we are quite sure that we can kill it; otherwise it will return to the attack more furious than ever.

Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.

Wrinkles and ill-nature together made a woman hideous.

If a woman were about to proceed to her execution, she would demand a little time to perfect her toilet.

Preoccupation with money is the great test of small natures, but only a small test of great ones.

There are more people who wish to be loved than there are who are willing to love.