On earth the living have much to bear; the difference is chiefly in the manner of bearing, and my manner of bearing is far from being the best.

cracked things often hold out as long as whole things; one takes so much better care of them!

Time is the only comforter for the loss of a mother.

On earth the living have much to bear; the difference is chiefly in the manner of bearing, and my manner of bearing is far from being the best.

The only thing that makes one place more attractive to me than another is the quantity of heart I find in it.

The glittering baits of titles and honours are only for children and fools.

A fashionable wife! Oh! Never will I be anything so heartless! I have pictured for myself a far higher destiny than this. - Will it ever be more than a picture?