Better a wrong will than a wavering; better a steadfast enemy than an uncertain friend; better a false belief than no belief at all.

A man never lies with more delicious languor under the influence of a passion than when he has persuaded himself that he shall subdue it to-morrow.

In the ages since Adam's marriage, it has been good for some men to be alone, and for some women also.

There is a great deal of unmapped country within us.

Poor fellow! I think he is in love with you.' I am not aware of it. And to me it is one of the most odious things in a girl's life, that there must always be some supposition of falling in love coming between her and any man who is kind to her... I have no ground for the nonsensical vanity of fancying everybody who comes near me is in love with me.

There's no disappointment in memory, and one's exaggerations are always on the good side.

I always think the flowers can see us, and know what we are thinking about.