Order in a house ought to be like the machinery in opera, whose effect produces great pleasure, but whose ends must be hid.

- Suzanne Curchod

A pure style in writing results from the rejection of everything superfluous.

- Suzanne Curchod

Fortune does not change [people], it unmasks them.

- Suzanne Curchod

The old age of women is bearable only on condition that they do not take up any room, do not make any noise, do not demand any service; on condition …

- Suzanne Curchod

The more heart, the more sorrow.

- Suzanne Curchod

The heart of a good man is the sanctuary of God in this world.

- Suzanne Curchod

Too many wish to be happy before becoming wise.

- Suzanne Curchod

Make your best thoughts into action.

- Suzanne Curchod

Elegance is exquisite polish.

- Suzanne Curchod