There are many kinds of smiles, each having a distinct character. Some announce goodness and sweetness, others betray sarcasm, bitterness and pride; some soften the countenance by their languishing tenderness, others brighten by their spiritual vivacity.

Thinkers are scarce as gold; but he whose thoughts embrace all his subject, and who pursues it uninterruptedly and fearless of consequences, is a diamond of enormous size.

To know yourself you have only to set down a true statement of those that ever loved or hated you.

Sensibility is the power of woman.

Where pride begins, love ceases.

Who has a daring eye tell downright truths and downright lies.

He, who cannot forgive a trespass of malice to his enemy, has never yet tasted the most sublime enjoyment of love.