“I have always found that it is far more convenient to be rich rather than to be poor.”

“I am crushed by your poor opinionBut will endeavor to carry on.”

“It is said a virtuous woman is worth more than rubies. But I believe many men discover the hard way that virtue, like beauty, is often in the eye of the beholder.”

“When you are rich and powerful, no one will challenge you to your face or give you a chance to explain yourself. All the whispers are behind your back. You are left with no means of clearing your own name. And after a while you realize there is no point in even attempting to do so. No one wants the truth. All anyone wants is the chance to add more fuel to the fires of gossip. The whispers become so loud that sometimes you think you will drown in them.”

“I am well aware that for some, love and passion do not always follow the traditional path”

“Talent is useful, but always keep your dagger sharp.”

“A lady can always find the appropriate words for any occasion - Aunt Horatia”