Not all those who know their minds know their hearts as well.

Solemnity is a device of the body to hide the faults of the mind.

Perhaps being old is having lighted rooms inside your head, and people in them, acting. People you know, yet can't quite name.

Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs.

We have more indolence in the mind than in the body.

Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation.

There is many a virtuous woman weary of her trade.