Nothing but love can answer to love; no affection, no kindness, no care, can supply its place: it is its own sweet want.

he who seeks pleasure with reference to himself, not others, will ever find that pleasure is only another name for discontent.

From religion ... they will learn the only true lesson of equality - the conviction that our destinies are not in our own hands; they will see that no situation in life is without its share of suffering; - and this perpetual reference to a higher power ought equally to teach the rich humility, and the poor devotion.

Social life is filled with doubts and vain aspirings; solitude, when the imagination is dethroned, is turned to weariness and ennui.

Good taste is his religion, his morality, his standard, and his test.

Restraint is the golden rule of enjoyment.

A woman only can understand a woman.