Reading brings us unknown friends
In all lands, sailors form a race apart. They profess a congenital contempt for landlubbers. As for the tradesman, he understands nothing of sailors nor cares a fig about them. He is content to rob them if he can.
An ounce of courage will go farther with women than a pound of timidity.
One hour of love has a whole life in it.
True love rules especially through memory.
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.