Divorce is probably of nearly the same date as marriage. I believe, however, that marriage is some weeks the more ancient.

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It is not enough to conquer; one must learn to seduce.

It is not enough to conquer; one must learn to seduce.

It is hard to free fools from the chains they revere.

It is hard to free fools from the chains they revere.

This self-love is the instrument of our preservation; it resembles the provision for the perpetuity...

This self-love is the instrument of our preservation; it resembles the provision for the perpetuity...

It is not more surprising to be born twice than once; everything in nature is...

It is not more surprising to be born twice than once; everything in nature is...

History is no more than the portrayal of crimes and misfortunes

History is no more than the portrayal of crimes and misfortunes

The little may contrast with the great, in painting, but cannot be said to be...

The little may contrast with the great, in painting, but cannot be said to be...

I do not agree with a word that you say, but I will defend to...

I do not agree with a word that you say, but I will defend to...

Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time

Perfection is attained by slow degrees; it requires the hand of time

I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the...

I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the...

Love has features which pierce all hearts, he wears a bandage which conceals the faults...

Love has features which pierce all hearts, he wears a bandage which conceals the faults...

Paradise was made for tender hearts; hell, for loveless hearts.

Paradise was made for tender hearts; hell, for loveless hearts.

Whoever serves his country well has no need of ancestors.

Whoever serves his country well has no need of ancestors.

Governments need to have both shepherds and butchers.

Governments need to have both shepherds and butchers.

Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share; Be...

Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share; Be...

No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

What then do you call your soul? What idea have you of it? You cannot...

What then do you call your soul? What idea have you of it? You cannot...

I have only ever made one prayer to God, a very short one: O Lord,...

I have only ever made one prayer to God, a very short one: O Lord,...

How inexpressible is the meanness of being a hypocrite! how horrible is it to be...

How inexpressible is the meanness of being a hypocrite! how horrible is it to be...

He who would do good to another must do it in Minute Particulars: General Good...

He who would do good to another must do it in Minute Particulars: General Good...

A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would...

A hypocrite despises those whom he deceives, but has no respect for himself. He would...