Quotes from Antoine Rivarol

There are men who gain from their wealth only the fear of losing it.

It is, no doubt, an immense advantage to have done nothing, but one should not abuse it.

To lose one's self in reverie, one must be either very happy, or very unhappy. Reverie is the child of extremes.

There are some women who are flirts upon principle; they consider it their duty to make themselves as pleasing as possible to every one.

It is said that friendship between women is only a suspension of hostilities.

The subtle sauce of malice is often indulged in by maidens of uncertain age, over their tea.

Vices are often habits rather than passions.

There is even the dignity of vice.