“There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.”

“The ideal friendship is to feel as one while remaining two.”

“Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.”

“There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.”

“Old age is that night of life as night is the old age of day. Still night is full of magnificence and for many it is more brilliant than the day.”

“Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.”

“Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings which is appreciated only by those who dare to grapple with them.”

“We are rich only through what we give and poor only through what we refuse.”

“To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.”

“The heart has always the pardoning power.”

“To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.”