“Vengeance comes not slowly either upon you or any other wicked man, but steals silently and imperceptibly, placing its foot on the bad.”

“I envy that man who passes through life safely, to the world and fame unknown.”

“A woman should always stand by a woman.”

“Joint undertakings stand a better chance when they benefit both sides.”

“Silence and chaste reserve is woman's genuine praise, and to remain quiet within the house.”

“Water the fruit trees and don’t water the thorns.”

“If you do not possess the staff of caution and discrimination, use the eyes of him who sees. If there is no staff of caution and discrimination, do not wander on the road without a guide.”

“To be able to discern that what is true is true, and that what is false is false,--this is the mark and character of intelligence.”