Woman is stronger by virtue of her feelings than man by virtue of his power.
A beautiful book is a victory won in all the battlefields of human thought.
If we all said to people's faces what we say behind one another's backs, society would be impossible.
Small natures require despotism to exercise their sinews, as great souls thirst for equality to give play to their heart.
Little minds find satisfaction for their feelings, good or bad, in little things.
Excess of joy is harder to bear than any amount of sorrow.