The opportunity for doing mischief is found a hundred times a day, and of doing good once in a year.

Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said.

I loved him as we always love the first time: with idolatry and wild passion.

Fanaticism, to which men are so much inclined, has always served not only to render them more brutalized but more wicked.

Monsieur l'abbé, I detest what you write, but I would give my life to make it possible for you to continue to write.

All the reasonings of men are not worth one sentiment of women.

Our country is that spot to which our heart is bound.