Having lots of ideas doesn’t mean you’re clever, any more than having lots of soldiers means you’re a good general. - Nicolas Chamfort

Si l'on veut se faire une idée de l'amour-propre des femmes, dans leur jeunesse, qu'on en juge par celui qui leur reste, après qu'elles ont passé l'âge de plaire.

To have ties to people who are considerable or even illustrious can no longer be considered a merit for anyone, in a country where a person often pleases others with his vices, and where he is sometimes sought after because of how laughable he is.

In the world you have three sorts of friends: your friends who love you, your friends who do not care about you and your friends who hate you.