Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles.

Into the space of one little hour sins enough may be conjured up by evil tongues to blast the fame of a whole life of virtue.

A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.

One point is certain, that truth is one and immutable; until the jurors all agree, they cannot all be right.

It is but seldom that any one overt act produces hostilities between two nations; there exists, more commonly, a previous jealousy and ill will, a predisposition to take offense.

There is in every true woman's heart a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.

I am always at a loss to know how much to believe my own stories.

There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.

A sharp tongue is the only edge-tool that grows keener with constant use.