There is a self-evident axiom, that she who is born a beauty is half married.

Intensely selfish people are always very decided as to what they wish. They do not waste their energies in considering the good of others.

Humiliation is a guest that only comes to those who have made ready his resting-place, and will give him a fair welcome. ... no one can disgrace you save yourself.

What is failure except feebleness? And what is it to miss one's mark except to aim widely and weakly?

The joy of a strong nature is as cloudless as its suffering is desolate.

Excess always carries it's own retributions.

You know the Ark of Israel and the calf of Belial were both made of gold. Religion has never yet changed the metal of her one adoration.