We owe to the Middle Ages the two worst inventions of humanity - romantic love and gunpowder. Votes: 20
Smile, for everyone lacks self-confidence and more than any other one thing a smile reassures them. Votes: 14
We appreciate frankness from those who like us. Frankness from others is called insolence. Votes: 12
Conversation would be vastly improved by the constant use of four simple words: I do not know. Votes: 9
Men and women are not born inconstant: they are made so by their early amorous experiences. Votes: 4
Happiness is never there to stay [...] Happiness is merely a respite offered by inquietude. Votes: 0
Style is the outcome of constraint. Votes: 0
Live as if you were eternal. Votes: 0
An unsatisfied woman requires luxury, but a woman who is in love with a man will lie on a board. Votes: 0
A great statesman, like a good housekeeper, knows that cleaning has to be done every morning. Votes: 0
A gentleman is never in a hurry. Votes: 0
There are very few really brilliant men who have not had at least one madman among their ancestors. Votes: 0
Advice is always a confession. Votes: 0