Neither coquetry nor love is imbued with discretion.

It is not being deceived, but undeceived, that renders us miserable.

Women give themselves to God when the devil wants nothing more to do with them.

Oh, that was a good time, when I was unhappy.

Oh, that was a good time, when I was unhappy. [Fr., Oh c'etait le bon temps, j'etais bien malheureuse.]

Poisinet's verses are like spoiled children - loved only by their father.

If you listen to music every day, you will strengthen your soul.

The Majesty of the Maker!

Every time you use the word 'healthy, ' you lose. The key is to make yummy, delicious food that happens to be healthy.

He who gives up freedom for safety deserves neither.

if it doesn't come bursting out of you in spite of everything, don't do it. unless it comes unasked out of your heart and your mind and your mouth and your gut, don't do it.

I don’t want you to think I got through this undamaged, okay? But I’m learning to live with it. Because otherwise, the damage is all you are.

Who hastens a glutton choakes him.

There is no virtue inherent in un-constructive suffering.

As you are, so is the world.

I worry about the men of your time, Grace. They all seem to be great fools. (Julian)