There are philanthropists who, incapable of managing their own little affairs, take upon themselves those of the whole world; but as their creditors always outnumber their disciples, they owe humanity more than she will ever owe them.

An angry woman is vindictive beyond measure, and hesitates at nothing in her bitterness.

Religion is the hospital of the souls that the world has wounded.

Adversity, which makes us indulgent to others, renders them severe towards us.

There is a proverb in the South that a woman laughs when she can, and weeps when she pleases.

Of all trifles, titles are the lightest.

It requires less character to discover the faults of others, than to tolerate them.