Money is a needful and precious thing, and when well used, a noble thing, but I never want you to think it is the first or only prize to strive for. I'd rather see you poor men's wives, if you were happy, beloved, contented, than queens on thrones, without self-respect and peace.

Nothing is impossible to a determined woman.

Power is a dangerous thing. Be careful that you don't abuse it or let it make a tyrant of you.

A kiss for a blow is always best, though it's not very easy to give it sometimes.

... because I have fallen in love with so many pretty girls and never once the least bit with any man.

She fell into the moody, miserable state of mind which often comes when strong wills have to yield to the inevitable.

…on some occasions, women, like dreams, go by contraries.