...joy takes a strange effect at times, it seems to oppress us almost the same as sorrow.
True love always makes a man better, no matter who the woman is that inspires it.
...remember that what has once been done may be done again.
On what slender threads do life and fortune hang.
...for, however all other feelings may be withered in a woman's nature, there is always one bright smiling spot in the maternal breast, and that is where a dearly-beloved child is concerned.
D'Artagnan, my friend, thou art brave, thou art prudent, thou hast excellent qualities, but- women will destroy thee!" -D'Artagnan