Gloom and sadness are poison to us, and the origin of hysterics. You are right in thinking that this disease is in the imagination; you have defined it perfectly; it is vexation which causes it to spring up, and fear that supports it.

The human heart will never wrinkle

Occupation is the best safeguard for women under all circumstances--mental or physical, or both. Cupid extinguishes his torch in the atmosphere of industry.

Death makes us all equal.

there are some people who never acknowledge themselves in the wrong; God help them!

We must always live in hope; without that consolation there would be no living.

There is nobody who is not dangerous for someone.