If virtue cannot shine bright, but by the conflict of contrary appetites, shall we then say that she cannot subsist without the assistance of vice, and that it is from her that she derives her reputation and honor?

Marriage is like a cage; one sees the birds outside desperate to get in, and those inside equally desperate to get out.

No man profiteth but by the loss of others.

To honor him whom we have made is far from honoring him that hath made us.

Love is like playing the piano. First you must learn to play by the rules, then you must forget the rules and play from your heart. If I were pressed to say why I loved him, I feel that my only reply could be: Because it was he, because it was I.

The least strained and most natural ways of the soul are the most beautiful; the best occupations are the least forced.

Even in the midst of compassion we feel within I know not what tart sweet titillation of malicious pleasure in seeing others suffer; children have the same feeling.