Whereas scoundrels become reconciled after knifing one another, lovers break up irrevocably over a mere glance or word.

Power does not consist in striking with force or with frequency, but in striking true.

From the manner in which a woman draws her thread at every stitch of her needlework, any other woman can surmise her thoughts.

It is as easy to dream a book as it is hard to write one.

And he, like many jaded people, had few pleasures left in life save good food and drink.

Who shall ever tell how much an unmerited disfavor crushes a shy person? Who can ever depict the misfortunes of timidity?

Do you know what is the hardest thing in life? To make a choice.