“Keep your eyes wide open before marriage, half shut afterwards ”

“If you believe that feeling bad or worrying long enough will change a past or future event, then you are residing on another planet with a different reality system.”

“Never go on trips with anyone you do not love”

“Love those who love you. ”

“The only reason for the existence of a novel is that it does attempt to represent life.”

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