Such hours are beautiful to live, but very hard to describe.

…what splendid dreams young people build upon a word, and how bitter is the pain when the bright bubbles burst.

Ridicule is often harder to bear than self-denial.

Don't shut yourself up in a band box because you are a woman, but understand what is going on, and educate yourself to take part in the world's work, for it all affects you and yours.

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

Fame is a very good thing to have in the house, but cash is more convenient.

"Stay" is a charming word in a friend's vocabulary.