Jean de la Bruyere

At the beginning and at the end of love, the two lovers are embarrassed to find themselves alone.

The sweetest of all sounds is that of the voice of the woman we love.

Time makes friendship stronger, but love weaker.

Love and friendship exclude each other.

Two persons cannot long be friends if they cannot forgive each other's little failings.

Out of difficulties grow miracles.

The first day one is a guest, the second a burden, and the third a pest.