Humanity is outraged in me and with me.

And I refused to make any sacrifices; for nothing on earth seemed more valuable than my peace of mind, my pleasure and my acclaim.

Discouragement seizes us only when we can no longer count on chance.

No place is ugly to those who understand the virtues and sweetness of everything that God has made.

The marriage vow is an absurdity imposed by society.

... the progress of the language has caused us to lose many old treasures. It is thus with all progress, and one must make the best of it.

I say, I believe, that one must love with all of one's being.