“Men of age object too much, consult too long, adventure too little, repent too soon, and seldom drive business home to the full period, but content themselves with a mediocrity of success”

“Nobody can bring you peace but yourself. ”

“Those who are at war with others are not at peace with themselves ”

“The ineffable joy of forgiving and being forgiven forms an ecstasy that might well arouse the envy of the gods”

“There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort ”

“Down on your knees, and thank heaven, fasting, for a good man's love”