Some people displease with merit, and others' very faults and defects are pleasing.

There are few good women who do not tire of their role.

Nothing should lessen our satisfaction with ourselves as much as when we notice that we disapprove of something at one time that we approve of at another time.

True bravery means doing alone that which one could do if all the world were by.

It is sometimes a point of as much cleverness to know to make good use of advice from others as to be able give good advice to oneself.

It is most difficult to speak when we are ashamed of being silent.

Many young persons believe themselves natural when they are only impolite and coarse.