Honore de
Honore de
dog art wind
No hawk swooping down upon his prey, no stag improvising new detours by which to trick the huntsman, no dog scenting game from afar is comparable in speed to the celerity of a salesman when he gets wind a deal, to his skill in tripping up or forestalling a rival, and to the art with which he sniffs out and discovers a possible sale.
men self doe
When attempted self-destruction does not cure a man of life, it cures him of voluntary death.
horse heart intelligent
When an intelligent man reaches the point of inviting self-explanation and offers surrendering the key to his heart, he is assuredly riding a drunken horse.
self feelings hierarchy
Self-interest is an ineffable feeling which shall follow us into God's very presence since they say there is a hierarchy even among the Holy Saints.
mother love-is self
Self-love is as protective as the Deity; Disenchantment is as perspicacious as a surgeon; Experience is as provident as a mother. Such are the theologic virtues of marriage.
crime fortune behinds
Behind every fortune there is a crime.
self resignation unfortunate
By resorting to self-resignation, the unfortunate consummate.
soul sensuality
Sensuality is the death of the soul.
crush shy persons
Who shall ever tell how much an unmerited disfavor crushes a shy person? Who can ever depict the misfortunes of timidity?
art perfection simplicity
The best painters, as they progress in reputation and towards perfection, are found to dispense more and more with the technique of the art, for simpler methods. Simplicity never fails to charm.
catholic sublime church
Once she has committed sin, there is nothing left for the Protestant woman, whereas the Catholic Church, hope of forgiveness makes a woman sublime.
sacrifice men instinct
By dint of making sacrifices, a man grows interested in the person who exacts them. Great ladies, like courtesans, know this truth by instinct.
suicide resignation
Resignation is a daily suicide.
pity charm sweetest
Pity is woman's sweetest charm.