Joy takes away from us the thoughts of our actions; sorrow it is that awakens the soul.

There is no greater fool than the man who thinks himself wise; no one is wiser than he who suspects he is a fool.

Adversity is solitary, while prosperity dwells in a crowd

A woman of honor should never suspect another of things she would not do herself.

The woman who does not choose to love should cut the matter short at once, by holding out no hopes to her suitor.

God has put into the heart of man love and the boldness to sue, and into the heart of woman fear and the courage to refuse.

Delicacy is the genuine tint of virtue.