Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.
Falsehood and dissimulation are useful within social life. I have not possessed this condition, and I believe that not having it has harmed me more than anything else. Also, not having solemnity has slightly harmed me when dealing with both acquaintances and strangers.
I will die of old age and still not finish understanding the bipedal animal they call man; each individual is a variety of its species.
Weapons require spirit as much as letters.
Love and passion easily blind the eyes of understanding.
The walking of lands and communicating with diverse people makes men discreet.
Where favor and gifts intervene, risks are smoothed and difficulties are undone.
Rich people who tend to be liberal always find someone to canonize their excesses and deem their bad tastes as good.
Short sentences stem from a great experience.
The woman should be an owner, and appear to be one, which is more.