The soul which has no fixed purpose in life is lost; to be everywhere is to be nowhere.

In our time$$$ the most warlike nations are the most rude and ignorant.

I had rather complain of ill-fortune than be ashamed of victory.

Experience has further taught me this$$$ that we ruin ourselves by impatience.

Confidence in others' honesty is no light testimony of one's own integrity.

Knowing too much is very apt to make us troublesome to other people.

I despise the pleasure of pleasing people that I despise.

There is no remedy so easy as books$$$ which if they do not give cheerfulness$$$ at least restore quiet to the most troubled mind.

A wise girl knows her limits$$$ a smart girl knows that she has none.

I've often stood silent at a party for hours listening to my movie idols turn into dull and little people.