We like so much to hear people talk of us and of our motives, that we are charmed even when they abuse us.

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.

war often breaks out when there is the most talk of peace.

If you are not feeling well, if you have not slept, chocolate will revive you. But you have no chocolate! I think of that again and again! My dear, how will you ever manage?

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

It is sometimes best to slip over thoughts and not go to the bottom of them.

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