To be loved at first sight, a man should have at the same time something to respect and something to pity in his face.
A woman of generous character will sacrifice her life a thousand times over for her lover, but will break with him for ever over a question of pride.
The Russians imitate French ways, but always at a distance of fifty years.
I have a bad memory for facts.
Every true passion thinks only of itself.
Only great minds can afford a simple style.