Marguerite de Valois

It is the same in love as in war; a fortress that parleys is half taken.

The more hidden the venom, the more dangerous it is.

Excitement is the drunkenness of the spirits. Only calm waters reflect heaven in their bosom.

A woman of honor should never suspect another of things she would not do herself.

Tears may be dried up, but the heart - never.

No one perfectly loves God who does not perfectly love some of his creatures.

The woman who does not choose to love should cut the matter short at once, by holding out no hopes to her suitor.

There are few husbands whom the wife cannot win in the long run by patience and love.