Our worst misfortunes never happen, and most miseries lie in anticipation.

Our greatest fears lie in anticipation.

A courage which looks easy & yet is rare; the courage of a teacher repeating day after day the same lessons - the least rewarded of all forms of courage.

Our souls possess the unknown power of extending as well as contracting space.

Lofty souls are always inclined to make a virtue of misfortune.

Though your vulgarian does not readily admit that feelings can change overnight, certainly two lovers often part far more abruptly than they came together.

Envy is the most stupid of vices, for there is no single advantage to be gained from it.