A woman should not take a lover without the consent of her heart, nor a husband without the consent of her reason.

- Ninon De L'Enclos

Love never dies of starvation, but often of indigestion.

- Ninon De L'Enclos

A man is given the choice between loving women and understanding them

- Ninon De L'Enclos

It is not enough to be wise, one must be engaging.

- Ninon De L'Enclos

Never tell a loved one of an infidelity: you would be badly rewarded for your troubles. Although one dislikes being deceived, one likes even less to…

- Ninon De L'Enclos

Wit is a dangerous talent in friendship.

- Ninon De L'Enclos

When our desires are fulfilled, we never fail to realize the wealth of imagination and the paucity of reality.

- Ninon De L'Enclos

Fair is not fair, but that which pleaseth.

- Ninon De L'Enclos

A sensible woman should be guided by her head when taking a husband, and by her heart when taking a lover.

- Ninon De L'Enclos