It is a notable circumstance that mothers who are themselves open to severe comments as to their, moral character, are generally most solicitous as to the virtuous behavior of their daughters.

The cunning tempter, by avoiding the grossness of vice, often silences objections.

The absolute ruler may be a Nero, but he is sometimes a Titus or Marc Aurelius; the people is often Nero, but never Marc Aurelius.

To lose one's self in reverie, one must be either very happy, or very unhappy. Reverie is the child of extremes.

Poverty treads close upon the heels of great and unexpected wealth.

There are men who gain from their wealth only the fear of losing it.

Women read each other at a single glance.