All the worse for the undeniable talent which hides the evil so subtly and makes the danger so delightful.

I am angry nearly every day of my life, but I have learned not to show it; and I still try to hope not to feel it, though it may take me another forty years to do it.

Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.

The duty we owe ourselves is greater than that we owe others.

Rome took all the vanity out of me; for after seeing the wonders there, I felt too insignificant to live, and gave up all my foolish hopes in despair.

Beth ceased to fear him from that moment, and sat there talking to him as cozily as if she had known him all her life, for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.

Conceit spoils the finest genius.