My dreams were all my own; I accounted for them to nobody; they were my refuge when annoyed - my dearest pleasure when free.

If I cannot inspire love, I will cause fear!

From my infancy I was imbued with high hopes and a lofty ambition.

Even where the affections are not strongly moved by any superior excellence, the companions of our childhood always possess a certain power over our minds which hardly any later friend can obtain. They know our infantine dispositions, which, however they may be afterwards modified, are never eradicated; and they can judge of our actions with more certain conclusions as to the integrity of our motives.

You seek for knowledge and wisdom as I once did; and I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent to sting you, as mine has been.

My education was neglected, yet I was passionately fond of reading.

Devil, do you dare approach me? and do you not fear the fierce vengeance of my arm wreaked on your miserable head?