Every natural movement is graceful. Did you ever watch a kitten at play?

Women endowed with remarkable sensibilities enjoy much; but they also suffer much.

Is it not in accordance with divine order that every mortal is thrown into that situation where his hidden evils can be brought forth to his own view, that he may know them, acknowledge them, struggle against them, and put them away?

There is always a half-malicious curiosity amongst actors to witness the shortcomings of a novice. They invariably experience strong inclinations to prophesy failure.

Misfortune sprinkles ashes on the head of the man, but falls like dew on the heart of the woman, and brings forth [gems] of strength of which she herself had no conscious possession.

The more aspiration is partial realization.

Lord Chesterfield designated ugly women as the third sex; how shall we place ugly men.