To reveal imprudently the spot where we are most sensitive and vulnerable is to invite a blow. The demigod Achilles admitted no one to his confidence.

Impassioned characters never attain their mark till they have overshot it.

Might we not say to the confused voices which sometimes arise from the depths of our being: "Ladies, be so kind as to speak only four at a time?"

The ideal friendship is to feel as one while remaining two.

Let us resist the opinion of the world fearlessly, provided only that our self-respect grows in proportion to our indifference.

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.

He who has never denied himself for the sake of giving has but glanced at the joys of charity.