Religious ecstasy is a madness of thought freed of its bodily bonds, whereas in the ecstasy of love, the forces of twin natures unite, blend and embrace one another.

Give to a wounded heart seclusion; consolation nor reason ever effected anything in such a case.

In the first woman we love, we love everything. Growing older, we love the woman only.

When you doubt your power, you give power to your doubt.

Women themselves are so happy, and so beautiful, when they're strong, that they naturally choose powerful men, even if that power's so enermous there's a real risk it could shatter them.

Noble hearts are neither jealous nor afraid because jealousy spells doubt and fear spells pettiness.

The great secret of social alchemy is to profit best from each stage in our lives, to gather all its leaves in spring, all its flowers in summer, and all its fruits in autumn.