Death is a mighty mediator. There all the flames of rage are extinguished, hatred is appeased, and angelic pity, like a weeping sister, bends with gentle and close embrace over the funeral urn.

Wise to resolve, patient to perform.

Against stupidity, God Himself fights in vain.

I have enjoyed the happiness of the world; I have loved.

The world's history is constant, like the laws of nature, and simple, like the souls of men. The same conditions continually produce the same results.

Dare to be wrong and to dream.

To be man's tender mate was woman born, and in obeying nature she best serves the purposes of heaven.