Some have the temperament and tastes of genius, without its creative power. They feel acutely, but express tamely.

If you wish to be loved, show more of your faults than your virtues.

If you are in doubt whether to write a letter or not, don't. And the advice applies to many doubts in life besides that of letter writing.

All doubt is cowardice - all trust is brave.

Whenever man commits a crime heaven finds a witness.

The great secrets of being courted are, to shun others, and seem delighted with yourself.

More bounteous run rivers when the ice that locked their flow melts into their waters. And when fine natures relent, their kindness is swelled by the thaw.