The greatest evils of society are goods that have refused to go on, but have sat down on the highway, saying to the world, "We stop here; do you stop also.

Every newly discovered truth judges the world, separates the good from the evil, and calls on faithful souls to make sure of their election.

Every fallen woman represents a man as guilty as herself, who escapes human detection, but whose soul lies open before God.

I never could be good when I was not happy.

Hope died as I was led unto my marriage bed.

I was born 'neath a clouded star.

Politeness induces morality. Serenity of manners requires serenity of mind.