When I had youth I had no money; now I have the money I have no time; and when I get the time, if I ever do, I shall have no health to enjoy life. I suppose it's the discipline I need; but it's rather hard to love the things I do, and see them go by because duty chains me to my galley. If I ever come into port with all sails set, that will be my reward perhaps.

O vanity, mislead no more!

I've neither beauty, money, nor rank, yet every foolish boy mistakes my frank interest for something warmer, and makes me miserable. It is my misfortune. Think of me what you will, but beware of me in time, for against my will I may do you harm.

Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling.

Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know.

…often between ourselves and those nearest and dearest to us there exists a reserve which it is very hard to overcome.

But many of the bravest never are known, and get no praise. That does not lessen their beauty.