Every natural movement is graceful. Did you ever watch a kitten at play?
There is always a half-malicious curiosity amongst actors to witness the shortcomings of a novice. They invariably experience strong inclinations to prophesy failure.
Men are prostrated by misfortune; women bend, but do not break, and martyr-like live on.
Women endowed with remarkable sensibilities enjoy much; but they also suffer much.
Pity's tears are spontaneous.
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?