Firmness is great; persistency is greater.

That which is striking and beautiful is not always good, but that which is good is always beautiful.

The mind has great advantages over the body; however the body often furnishes little treats ... which offer the mind relief from sad thoughts.

If God had to give a woman wrinkles, He might at least have put them on the soles of her feet.

Old age is women's hell.

The more sins you confess, the more books you will sell.

Wit is a dangerous talent in friendship.