Tribulation first makes one realize what one is.

Farewell, my children, forever. I go to your Father.

one's enjoyment is doubled when one can share it with a friend - and where can one find a more affectionate, a more intimate friend than in one's own family?

I have just been condemned, not to a shameful death, which can only apply to felons, but rather to finding your brother again...I seek forgiveness for all whom I know for every harm I may have unwittingly caused them...Adieu, good, gentle sister...I embrace you with all my heart as well as the poor, dear children.

I am terrified of being bored.

There is nothing new except what has been forgotten.

Let them eat cake.