Alas! we are the sport of destiny.

Always to be right, always to trample forward, and never to doubt, are not these the great qualities with which dullness takes the lead in the world?

I believe that remorse is the least active of all a man's moral senses.

Humor is the mistress of tears.

It is best to love wisely, no doubt; but to love foolishly is better than not to be able to love at all.

A good woman is the loveliest flower that blooms under heaven; and we look with love and wonder upon its silent grace, its pure fragrance, its delicate bloom of beauty.

Follow your honest convictions and be strong.