In every author let us distinguish the man from his works.
In every province, the chief occupations, in order of importance, are lovemaking, malicious gossip, and talking nonsense.
It is not sufficient to see and to know the beauty of a work. We must feel and be affected by it.
To enjoy life we must touch much of it lightly.
Independence in the end is the fruit of injustice.
Come! you presence will either give me life or kill me with pleasure.