My intentions go one way, my desires another. Thus I feel both self-indulgent and deprived.

Every few years something new breaks into the circle of my thoughts.

Faith moves mountains, but you have to keep pushing while you are praying.

Style disdains comfort and is always ready to sacrifice virtue.

One who can find lemons sweet and grapes sour is ready for Dame Fortune.

Innovation violates tradition--attacks it in public and steals from it in private.

Wisdom cannot prevent a fall, but may cushion it.