In the fine arts, as in many other things, we know well only what we have not learned.

The new friends whom we make after attaining a certain age and by whom we would fain replace those whom we have lost, are to our old friends what glass eyes, false teeth and wooden legs are to real eyes, natrual teeth and legs of flesh and bone.

Do not suppose opportunity will knock twice at your door.

There are two things that one must get used to or one will find life unendurable: the damages of time and injustices of men.

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.

It's a question of prudence. Nobody has a high opinion of fishwives but who would dare offend them while walking through the fish market.

Wrinkles and ill-nature together made a woman hideous.