Some people are capable of making great sacrifices, but few are capable of concealing how much the effort has cost them; and it is this concealment that constitutes their value.

Some people are capable of making great sacrifices, but few are capable of concealing how much the effort has cost them; and it is this concealment that constitutes their value.

A woman's head is always influenced by her heart, but a man's heart is always influenced by his head.

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

Superstition is only the fear of belief, while religion is the confidence.

Praise is the only gift for which people are really grateful.

... I never will allow myself to form an ideal of any person I desire to see, for disappointment never fails to ensue.