When we are asleep, we are all equal.

To withdraw is not to run away, and to stay is no wise action, when there's more reason to fear than to hope.

Love is influenced by no consideration, recognizes no restraints of reason, and is of the same nature as death, that assails alike the lofty palaces of kings and the humble cabins of shepherds; and when it takes entire possession of a heart, the first thing it does is to banish fear and shame from it.

I find my familiarity with thee has bred contempt.

The woman who is resolved to be respected can make herself be so even amidst an army of soldiers.

He who sings frightens away his ills.

Death eats up all things, both the young lamb and old sheep; and I have heard our parson say, death values a prince no more than a clown.