“The faith that stands on authority is not faith ”

“Illness is the doctor to whom we pay most heed; to kindness, to knowledge, we make promise only; pain we obey”

“We cannot command Nature except by obeying her”

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power”

“The greater the power, the more dangerous the abuse”

“If you go to the married state, lead the man with tender hand. Much too strong women's power makes the husbands sour. ”