“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.”

“"You're a bitter man," said Candide."That's because I've lived," said Martin.”

“I don’t write this letter to put bitterness into your heart, but to pluck it out of mine. For my own sake I must forgive you.”

“We don't have to be victims of our past, that we can let go of our bitterness, and that all of us can achieve greatness.”