When we reckon without Providence, we must frequently reckon twice.

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

I fear nothing so much as a man who is witty all day long.

Why do we discover faults so much more readily than perfection.

I love you so passionately, that I hide a great part of my love, so as not to oppress you with it.

When I step into this library, I cannot understand why I ever step out of it.

matrimony is a very dangerous disorder; I had rather drink.