He who disguises tyranny, protection, or even benefits under the air and name of friendship reminds me of the guilty priest who poisoned the sacramental bread.
Women of the world crave excitement.
Bachelors' wives and old maids' children are always perfect.
Some things are easier to legalize than to legitimate.
All passions exaggerate; and they are passions only because they do exaggerate.
We gild our medicines with sweets; why not clothe truth and morals in peasant garments as well?