Those who are too idle to read, save for the purpose of amusement, may in these works acquire some acquaintance with history, which, however inaccurate, is better than none.

The paths of virtue, though seldom those of worldly greatness, are always those of pleasantness and peace.

The willow which bends to the tempest often escapes better than the oak which resists it.

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

Love will subsist on wonderfully little hope but not altogether without it.

As long as the Fates permit, live cheerfully.

I will tear this folly from my heart, though every fibre bleed as I rend it away!