It is often easier to justify one's self to others than to respond to the secret doubts that arise in one's own bosom.

There's looks as speaks as strong as words.

Oh, never mind the fashion. When one has a style of one's own, it is always twenty times better.

Temptations come, as a general rule, when they are sought.

One only says it is one's duty when one has something disagreeable to do.

The incomprehensibleness of women is an old theory, but what is that to the curious wondering observation with which wives, mothers, and sisters watch the other unreasoning animal in those moments when he has snatched the reins out of their hands, and is not to be spoken to! . It is best to let him come to, and feel his own helplessness.

Good works may only be beautiful sins, if they are not done in a true spirit.