A woman should not take a lover without the consent of her heart, nor a husband without the consent of her reason.

Fair is not fair, but that which pleaseth.

The passions do not die out; they burn out.

Never tell a loved one of an infidelity: you would be badly rewarded for your troubles. Although one dislikes being deceived, one likes even less to be undeceived.

Equality is the share of every one at their advent upon earth, and equality is also theirs when placed beneath it.

There are other things besides beauty with which to captivate the hearts of men. The Italians have a saying: "Fair is not fair, but that which pleaseth.

Shall I tell you what makes love so dangerous? 'Tis the too high idea we are apt to form of it.