But, you would not listen; you are mad about the girl.

You can never refuse her anything.
Fool! When a pretty girl wants anything, you should let her long for it for a while; she has then something to occupy her mind and keep her from thinking of a quantity of other follies.

Four good strong wishes, well managed, ought to last a year.

You don't know how to look after your own interests.

I know that her glance would turn the head of a stone saint; but you should reason with yourself, hang it! Why, there are not ten girls in Paris who live in such style! And do you think she loves you any the more for it?
Not a bit.