- The thing is to dazzle (Casonova's comment on life and living)
- [Malipiero's advice to Casanova.] If you want to make people laugh, your face must remain serious.
- Phrasing needs to be verified in volume 2 chapter 4 of the modern editions such as History of My Life and The Story of My Life.
- When you fool a fool, you strike a blow for intelligence.
- Looks like a custom translation, phrasing needs to be verified in the Preface of the modern editions such as History of My Life.
