Many people misjudge the permanent effect of sorrow, and their capacity to live in the past.

There is more difference within the sexes than between them.

Duty is seldom liked either by the doer or the object ... And why should it be? It is not often of advantage to either.

Civilized life exacts its toll.

Many people misjudge the permanent effect of sorrow, and their capacity to live in the past.

I never agree with the compliments paid to it. It is not a great healer. It is an indifferent and perfunctory one. Sometimes it does not heal at all. And sometimes when it seems to, no healing has been necessary.

I never know why self-sacrifice is noble. Why is it better to sacrifice oneself than someone else?