In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force before he can be resisted by another force. A malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.
— Sophie Swetchine
In this world of change, nothing which comes stays, and nothing which goes is lost.
Youth should be a savings bank.
The best advice on the art of being happy is about as easy to follow as advice to be well when one is sick.
One must be a somebody before they can have a enemy. One must be a force before he can be resisted by another force.
The mind wears the colors of the soul, as a valet those of his master.
There are words which are worth as much as the best actions, for they contain the germ of them all.
The chains which cramp us most are those which weigh on us least.
Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.
There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.
We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.
To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.
Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.
Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.
Repentance is accepted remorse.
The ideal friendship is to feel as one while remaining two.
We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.
We deceive ourselves when we fancy that only weakness needs support. Strength needs it far more.
