My only wish is that my wishes be at rest.

Anxiety about the future never profits; we feel no evil until it comes, and when we feel it, no counsel helps; wisdom is either too early or too late.

A vulgar mind is proud in prosperity and humble in adversity. A noble mind is humble in prosperity and proud in adversity.

In the perfect wedlock, the man, I should say, is the head, but the woman the heart, with which he cannot dispense.

Who is mightier than death? Those who can smile when death threatens.

Though you are disappointed is hope; never let hope fail you! Though one door is shut, there are thousands still open to you.