In every province, the chief occupations, in order of importance, are lovemaking, malicious gossip, and talking nonsense.

The discovery of what is true and the practice of that which is good are the two most important aims of philosophy.

It is the flash which appears, the thunderbolt will follow.

I keep to old books, for they teach me something; from the new I learn very little

The most important decision you make is to be in a good mood.

Everything can be borne except contempt.

God created woman to tame man.