The most culpable of the excesses of Liberty is the harm she does herself.
Let our lives be pure as snowfields, where our steps leave a mark but no stain.
I can understand the things that afflict mankind, but I often marvel at God those which console. An atom may wound, but God alone can heal.
We are often prophets to others only because we are our own historians.
The chains which cramp us most are those which weigh on us least.
Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.