The art of life is to know how to enjoy a little and to endure very much.
Rules and models destroy genius and art.
Love turns with a little indulgence to indifference or disgust hatred alone...
To be happy we must be true to nature and carry our age along with us.
Character contributes to beauty. It fortifies a woman as her youth fades. A mode of conduct a standard of courage discipline fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.
