Faith creates the virtues in which it believes.

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

We are so fond of hearing ourselves spoken of, that, be it good or ill, it is still pleasing.

Oh Dear! How unfortunate I am not to have anyone to weep with!

It is a disgraceful thing to be ignorant.

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

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