Mystery such as is given of God is beyond the power of human penetration, yet not in opposition to it.

There are women vain of advantages not connected with their persons, such as birth, rank, and fortune; it is difficult to feel less the dignity of the sex. The origin of all women may be called celestial, for their power is the offspring of the gifts of Nature; by yielding to pride and ambition they soon destroy the magic of their charms.

Who understands much forgives much. To understand everything makes us very forgiving.

Nature, who permits no two leaves to be exactly alike, has given a still greater diversity to human minds. Imitation, then, is a double murder; for it deprives both copy and original of their primitive existence.

Men err from selfishness; women because they are weak.

there is not enough interest in life to spread over twenty-four hours when one can't sleep.

Never, never have I been loved as I love others!