If Pity come as Pity, bid her stay; But if in guise of Love, chase her away.
Love is wont to visit Man in the company of Desire; but Woman by himself.
Life without Love is as a flower without fragrance.
Passion is Love's blind guide, but the only one he hath.
Every veil secretly desires to be lifted, except the veil of Hypocrisy.
It is no wonder if Art frequently prefers Illusion to Truth: for Illusion is her servant, but Truth her mistress.