To live in perpetual employment, is to travel rapidly through life. Tranquility lengthens our existence. (p. 136). - Anne-Thérèse de Marguenat de Courcelles

We fancy frequently that we have no grudge but against the men, when indeed our malignity is owing to their places : persons in great posts never yet enjoyed them with the good liking of the world, which only begins to do them justice when they are out of place. (p. 148).

A Persian ambassador asked the wife of Leonidas, why they paid such honors to the women at Lacedemon? "It is," replied she, "because they have entirely the forming of the men." (p. 143).

Take care that your studies influence your manners. (p. 165).