If I could believe that this was said sincerely, I could put up with anything.
And do you count for nothing God who fights for us?
Crime like virtue has its degrees; and timid innocence was never known to blossom suddenly into extreme license.
Innocence has nothing to dread.
He who bridles the fury of the billows knows also to put a stop to the secret plans of the wicked. Submitting with respect to His holy will, I fear God, and have no other fear.
The heart that can no longer love passionately must with fury hate.