Habit, to which all of us are more or less slaves.

Our destiny is frequently met in the very paths we take to avoid it.

Friendship is the shadow of the evening, which increases with the setting sun of life.

The ruins of a house may be repaired; why cannot those of the face?

But the shortest works are always the best.

We love good looks rather than what is practical, Though good looks may prove destructive.

Gentleness succeeds better than violence.