Laughing cheerfulness throws the light of day on all the paths of life.

The end we aim at must be known, before the way can be made.

For sleep, riches and health to be truly enjoyed and gratefully appreciated, they must be interrupted so the person can see that not having them is not as good as having them.

People will not bear it when advice is violently given, even if it is well founded. Hearts are flowers; they remain open to the softly falling dew, but shut up in the violent downpour of rain.

In women everything is heart, even the head.

Never part without loving words to think of during your absence. It may be that you will not meet again in this life.

There is a joy in sorrow which none but a mourner can know.