tyranny and injustice always produce cunning and falsehood.

Nature's hasty conscience.

No man ever distinguished himself who could not bear to be laughed at.

Those who are animated by hope can perform what would seem impossibilities to those who are under the depressing influence of fear.

there is no reasoning with imagination.

First loves are not necessarily more foolish than others; but the chances are certainly against them. Proximity of time or place, a variety of accidental circumstances more than the essential merits of the object, often produce what is called first love.

Remember, we can judge better by the conduct of people towards others than by their manner towards ourselves.