Marquise de Merteuil When one woman strikes at the heart of another she seldom misses, and the wound is invariably fatal. Marquise de Merteuil When it comes to marriage, one man is as good as the next. And even the least accommodating is less trouble than a mother. Vicomte de Valmont Why do you suppose we only feel compelled to chase the ones who run away? Marquise de Merteuil Immaturity?