Madeleine de Scudéry

"Love is a capricious creature which desires everything and can be contented with almost nothing."

"Women should despise slander, and fear to provoke it."

"How many people assume boldly the mask of virtue!"

"Love makes mutes of those who habitually speak most fluently."

"The head, however strong it may be, can accomplish nothing against the heart."

"Love is — I know not what; which comes — I know not whence; which is formed — I know not how; which enchants — I know not by what; and which ends — I know not when or why."