Mind is the partial side of men; the heart is everything.
The cunning tempter, by avoiding the grossness of vice, often silences objections.
It is a notable circumstance that mothers who are themselves open to severe comments as to their, moral character, are generally most solicitous as to the virtuous behavior of their daughters.
Memory always obeys the commands of the heart.
Indolence and stupidity are first cousins.
Tenderness is the infancy of love.
History is only time furnished with dates and rich with events.
There is even the dignity of vice.
Generally speaking, there is more wit than talent in the world. Society swarms with witty people who lack talent.
Gold like the sun, which melts wax, but hardens clay, expands great souls.
It is not he who searches for praise who finds it.
Obtuseness is sometimes a virtue.
To lose one's self in reverie, one must be either very happy, or very unhappy. Reverie is the child of extremes.
In general, indulgence for those we know is rarer than pity for those we know not.
There are men who gain from their wealth only the fear of losing it.
The personal pronoun "I" should be the coat of arms of some individuals.
What isn’t clear, isn’t French.
Poverty treads close upon the heels of great and unexpected wealth.
Youth is not the era of wisdom; let us therefore have due consideration.
It is, no doubt, an immense advantage to have done nothing, but one should not abuse it.
Familiarity is the root of the closest friendships, as well as the interests hatreds.
True felicity consists of its own consciousness.
Oblivion is the rule and fame the exception, of humanity.
It is said that friendship between women is only a suspension of hostilities.
Rumor, once started, rushes on like a river, until it mingles with, and is lost in the sea.
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