Whatever evil befalls us, we ought to ask ourselves... how we can turn it into good. So shall we take occasion, from one bitter root, to raise perhaps many flowers.

Mirth itself is too often but melancholy in disguise.

Cats at firesides live luxuriously and are the picture of comfort.

A large bare forehead gives a woman a masculine and defying look. The word "effrontery" comes from it. The hair should be brought over such a forehead as vines are trailed over a wall.

Sympathizing and selfish people are alike, both given to tears.

The groundwork of all happiness is health.

One can love any man that is generous.