It is not Justice the servant of men, but accident, hazard, Fortune-the ally of patient Time-that holds an even and scrupulous balance.

All roads are long which lead to one's heart's desire.

The real significance of crime is in its being a breach of faith with the community of mankind.

For a time I would feel I belonged still to a world of straightforward facts; but the feeling would not last long. Something would turn up to scare it away.

The sea - this truth must be confessed - has no generosity. No display of manly qualities - courage, hardihood, endurance, faithfulness - has ever been known to touch its irresponsible consciousness of power.

The dreams of men, the seed of commonwealth, the germs of empires.

Being a lady is a frightfully troublesome assignment, since it comprises mainly in managing men.