Modesty is the conscience of the body.

Like evil, sublimity is also contagious.

Is there any instinct more deeply implanted in the heart of man than the pride of protection, a protection which is constantly exerted for a fragile and defenceless creature?

Incurable wounds are those inflicted by tongue and eye, by mockery and disdain.

It is easy to sit up and take notice, What is difficult is getting up and taking action.

A young bride is like a plucked flower; but a guilty wife is like a flower that had been walked over.

There is something great and terrible about suicide.