The body of a sensualist is the coffin of a dead soul.

The passions are like fire, useful in a thousand ways and dangerous only in one, through their excess.

Troubles forereckoned are doubly suffered.

Difficulties, by bracing the mind to overcome them, assist cheerfulness, as exercise assists digestion.

The loss of a beloved connection awakens an interest in Heaven before unfelt.

Our first and last love is self-love.

Women seldom forfeit their claims to respect to men whom they respect.