Propriety was a rigid master, but one that must be obeyed if one wanted to keep a sterling reputation.

I've grown to realize the joy that comes from little victories is preferable to the fun that comes from ease and the pursuit of pleasure.

True repentance means making amends with the person when at all possible.

Patterning your life around other's opinions is nothing more than slavery.

If courage wasn't a standard result of aging it meant that the young could somehow acquire it as well.

It isn't kind to cultivate a friendship just so one will have an audience.

Age is no guarantee of maturity.