Giving words [is] an act of lovers.

I have known many who could not when they would, for they had not done it when they could.

Gestures, in love, are incomparably more attractive, effective and valuable than words.

It is quite a common and vulgar thing among humans to understand, foresee, know and predict the troubles of others. But oh what a rare thing it is to predict, know, foresee and understand one's own troubles.

Petite ville, grand renom. Small town, great renown.

Ha! for a divine and lordly manor, there is nothing like solid ground.

The farce is finished. I go to seek a vast perhaps.