Madame de Stael

“Innocence in genius, and candor in power, are both noble qualities.”

“Men err from selfishness; women because they are weak.”

“The desire of the man is for the woman, but the desire of the woman is for the desire of the man.”

“A religious life is a struggle and not a hymn.”

“The sense of this word among the Greeks affords the noblest definition of it; enthusiasm signifies God in us.”

“To be totally understanding makes one very indulgent.”

“Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts.”

“We cease loving ourselves if no one loves us.”