The church alone beyond all question Has for ill-gotten goods the right digestion.

When married one has to get into an argument once in a while since in this way one learns about the other.

Don't judge anyone harshly until you yourself have been through his experiences

Look closely at those who patronize you. Half are unfeeling, half untaught.

Hatred is active, and envy passive dislike; there is but one step from envy to hate.

On top of the world, or in the depths of despair.

In happy ignorance, I sighed for a world I did not know, where I hoped to find every pleasure and enjoyment which my heart could desire; and now, on my return from that wide world... how many disappointed hopes and unsuccessful plans have I brought back!