The humble soul is like the violet, which grows low, hangs the head downward, and hides itself with its own leaves.

Gentle feelings produce profoundly beneficial effects upon stern natures. It is the spring rain which melts the ice-covering of the earth, and causes it to open to the beams of heaven.

Serenity of manners is the zenith of beauty.

If you will learn the seriousness of life, and its beauty also, live for your husband; make him happy.

There are words which sever hearts more than sharp swords; there are words the point of which sting the heart through the course of a whole life.

People seek for the spiritual champagne, but they mistake what it is.

A fly is a very light burden; but if it were perpetually to return and settle on one's nose, it might weary us of our very lives.

The human heart is like heaven; the more angels the more room.

At a certain depth all bosoms communicate, all hearts are one.

These Americans believe that everything is possible.

I have not, in general, much belief in the ability of woman as a creative artist. Unwritten lyrics, as [Ralph Waldo] Emerson said once when we conversed on this subject, should be her forte.

The only cure for science is more science, not less. We are suffering from the effects of a little science badly applied. The remedy is a lot of science, well applied.

If moderation is a fault then indifference is a crime.

Trust me that as I ignore all law to help the slave, so will I ignore it all to protect an enslaved woman.

It is only the first obstacle which counts to conquer modesty.

Good never come of such evil, a happier end was not in nature to so unhappy a beginning.

French cinema has always been very interesting, and it's still very powerful. I think it goes to show that it's great to still have a cinema that doesn't try to emulate, for example, American cinema.

I was always determined that one way or another I would force a book on the world, even if I had to resort to writing one about a tabby cat who solves mysteries.

Back horses or go down to Throgmorton Street and try to take it away from the Rothschilds, and I will applaud you as a shrewd and cautious financier. But to bet at golf is pure gambling.

We are afraid of losing what we have.

But, enough of that for now. Let’s get lost again in the starry night.