In France, a woman may forget that she is neither young nor handsome; for the absence of these claims to attention does not expose her to be neglected by the male sex.

The vices of the rich and great are mistaken for error; and those of the poor and lowly, for crimes.

The infirmities of genius are often mistaken for its privileges.

Happiness is a rare plant that seldom takes root on earth-few ever enjoyed it, except for a brief period; the search after it is rarely rewarded by the discovery, but there is an admirable substitute for it... a contented spirit.

Society punishes not the vices of its members, but their detection.

alas! there is no casting anchor in the stream of time!

He who fears not, is to be feared.