Pierre-Marc-Gaston de Lévis Quotes Page 2

“To judge of the real importance of an individual, one should think of the effect his death would produce.”

“To replace the kindness that we lack, we imagined the politeness that has all the appearances.”

“To talk in a tête-à-tête of the mysteries of love, is to play with fire on a barrel of gunpowder.”

“When flattery is unsuccessful, it is but the fault of the flatterer.”

“You think you are modest. I did not know you were so proud.”

“You who complain of ingratitude, have you not had the pleasure of doing good?”