Mystery has great charms for womanhood.

There is a vulgar incredulity, which in historical matters, as well as in those of religion, finds it easier to doubt than to examine.

Tell that to the marines - the sailors won't believe it.

Land of my sires! what mortal hand Can e'er untie the filial band That knits me to thy rugged strand!

Real valor consists not in being insensible to danger; but in being prompt to confront and disarm it.

Tears are the softening showers which cause the seed of heaven to spring up in the human heart.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.