That which happens to the soil when it ceases to be cultivated by the social man happens to man himself when he foolishly forsakes society for solitude; the brambles grow up in his desert heart.

The world is governed by love,--self-love.

The despotism of will in ideas is styled plan, project, character, obstinacy; its despotism in desires is called passion.

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.

Oblivion is the rule and fame the exception, of humanity.

The woman who too easily and ardently yielded her devotion will find that its vitality, like a bright fire, soon consumes itself.

The personal pronoun "I" should be the coat of arms of some individuals.