The natural principle of war is to do the most harm to our enemy with the least harm to ourselves; and this of course is to be effected by stratagem.

There is a certain relief in change, even though it be from bad to worse.

Enthusiasts soon understand each other.

A mother is the truest friend we have.

He who would greatly deserve must greatly dare.

Every antique farm-house and moss-grown cottage is a picture.

Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three.