The strongest proof of repentance is the endeavor to atone.

When once estrangement has arisen between those who truly love each other, everything seems to widen the breach.

Why, I can't help smiling at people, and speaking prettily to them. I know I'm no better than the rest of the world; but I can't help it if I'm pleasanter. It's constitutional.

Paris is a mighty schoolmaster, a grand enlightener of the provincial intellect.

Why is it so difficult to love wisely, so easy to love too well?

The strongest proof of repentance is the endeavor to atone.

Self-assertion may deceive the ignorant for a time; but when the noise dies away, we cut open the drum, and find it was emptiness that made the music.