Evil often triumphs, but never conquers.
Experience comprises illusions lost, rather than wisdom gained.
We often experience more regret over the part we have left, than pleasure over the part we have preferred.
The egoist does not tolerate egoism.
The habit of prayer communicates a penetrating sweetness to the glance, the voice, the smile, the tears,--to all one says, or does, or writes.
A face which is always serene possesses a mysterious and powerful attraction: sad hearts come to it as to the sun to warm themselves again.