There is but on virtue--the eternal sacrifice of self.

I regard as a mortal sin not only the lying of the senses in matters of love, but also the illusion which the senses seek to create where love is only partial. I say, I believe, that one must love with all of one's being, or else live, come what may, a life of complete chastity.

Experience is always a trustworthy guide; it may not tell you everything, but it never lies.

fretting at trouble only doubles it.

A child motivated by competitive ideals will grow into a man without conscience, shame, or true dignity.

Unrequited love is as different from the mutual love as the error from the truth.

Some say that cats are devils, but they behave badly only when they are alone. When they are among us cats are angels.