There are heroes of wickedness, as there are of goodness.
It is most difficult to speak when we are ashamed of being silent.
Moderation is an ostentatious proof of our strength of character.
We only confess our little faults to persuade people that we have no big ones.
It is easier to fall in love when you are out of it than to get out of it when you are in.
Repentance is not so much remorse for what we have done as the fear of the consequences.