There is an important difference between love and friendship. While the former delights in extremes and opposites, the latter demands equality.

Contempt is the only way to triumph over calumny.

The true way to soften one's troubles is to solace those of others.

Who would venture upon the journey of life, if compelled to begin it at the end?

It is with many enterprises as with striking fire; we do not meet with success except by reiterated efforts, and often at the instant when we despaired of success.

Woman softens her own troubles by generously solacing those of others.

Delicacy is to love what grace is to beauty.