We fluctuate long between love and hatred before we can arrive at tranquillity.

The name of mistress instead of wife would be dearer and more honourable for me, only love given freely, rather than the constriction of the marriage tie, is of significance to an ideal relationship.

I am convinced by a sad experience that it is natural to avoid those to whom we have been too much obliged, and that uncommon generosity causes neglect rather than gratitude.

What cannot letters inspire? They have souls; they can speak; they have in them all that force which expresses the transports of the heart.

Ever tried putting a caramel candy in a cup of hot tea? It's excellent! Not only does it give a little different taste to the tea, but it takes the place of the sugar and cream which you ordinarily add.

Riches and power are but gifts of blind fate, whereas goodness is the result of one's own merits.

Prosperity seldom chooses the side of the virtuous.