We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers

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

We are more prone to murmur at the punishment of our faults than to lament them.

A man should never boast of his courage, nor a woman of her virtue, lest their doing so should be the cause of calling their possession of them into question.

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

One of the most marked characteristics of our day is a reckless neglect of principles, and a rigid adherence to their semblance.

I see little alteration at Lyons since I formerly passed through it. Its manufactories are, nevertheless, flourishing, though less improvement than could be expected is visible in the external aspect of the place.