"There are two ways of seeing: with the body and with the soul. The body's sight can sometimes be faulty, but the soul's sight is always true."

"Until the day when God shall deign to reveal the future to man, all human wisdom is summed up in these two words: Wait and hope."

"How odd and inexplicable are the paths of destiny. What intention did Providence have by ruining the one who it has raised up, and raising up the one who it has ruined?"

"Woman is a charming creature who, with a kiss, can transport you to paradise or hell."

"Happiness is a choice, not a result."