The wonderful fortune of some writers deludes and leads to misery a great number of young people. It cannot be too often repeated that it is dangerous to enter upon a career of letters without some other means of living. An illustrious author has said in these times, "Literature must not be leant on as upon a crutch; it is little more than a stick.

Public opinion is a courtesan, whom we seek to please without respecting.

Loud indignation against vice often stands for virtue in the eyes of bigots.

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

True courage is like a kite; a contrary wind raises it higher.

Women always find their bitterest foes among their own sex.

Rage is a short-lived fury.