Women govern us; let us render them perfect: the more they are enlightened, so much the more shall we be. On the cultivation of the mind of women depends the wisdom of men. It is by women that nature writes on the hearts of men.

There is not a passion so strongly rooted in the human heart as envy.

In all cases of slander currency, whenever the forger of the lie is not to be found, the injured parties should have a right to come on any of the indorsers.

A readiness to resent injuries is a virtue only in those who are slow to injure.

Ay, ay, the best terms will grow obsolete: damns have had their day.

Prudence, like experience, must be paid for.

A wise woman will always let her husband have her way.