Ah! The seasons of love roll not backward but onward, downward forever.
Education should bring to light the ideal of the individual.
Sorrows are like thunderclouds, in the distance they look black, over our heads scarcely gray.
Strong characters are brought out by change of situation, and gentle ones by permanence.
Flowers never emit so sweet and strong a fragrance as before a storm. When a storm approaches thee, be as fragrant as a sweet-smelling flower.
Never part without loving words to think of during your absence. It may be that you will not meet again in this life.