No one perfectly loves God who does not perfectly love some of his creatures.

It is the same in love as in war; a fortress that parleys is half taken.

A woman of honor should never suspect another of things she would not do herself.

~ Women suffer more from disappointment than men, because they have more of faith and are naturally more credulous.

The woman who does not choose to love should cut the matter short at once, by holding out no hopes to her suitor.

A woman of honor should not expect of others things she would not do herself.