One of the first observations to make in conversation is the state, or the character, and the education of the person to whom we speak.

Love is the only possession which we can carry with us beyond the grave.

Obligation is the bitterest thraldom.

Reason ought not, like vanity, to adorn herself with ancient parchments, and the display of a genealogical tree; more dignified in her proceedings, and proud of her immortal nature, she ought to derive everything from herself.

The old age of women is bearable only on condition that they do not take up any room, do not make any noise, do not demand any service; on condition that they render all the service that is expected of them, and actually have no existence except for the good of others.

Want of perseverance is the great fault of women in everything--morals, attention to health, friendship, and so on. It cannot be too often repeated that women never reach the end of anything through want of perseverance.

Remarkable places are like the summits of rocks; eagles and reptiles only can get there.