A man must know how to fly in the face of opinion; a woman to submit to it.

More Quotes by Madame de Stael

Politeness is the art of choosing among your thoughts.

One must choose in life between boredom and suffering.

In matters of the heart, nothing is true except the improbable.

We cease loving ourselves if no one loves us.

The more I see of men the more I like dogs.

Sow good services: sweet remembrances will grow from them.