“And so my thoughts have lead me to believe that childless men and women lead lives more fortunate than those with sons and daughters.”
“The good and wise lead quite lives”
“Fortune truly helps those who are of good judgement.”
“I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees.”
“What other creatures are bred so exquisitely and purposefully for mistreatment as women are?”
“The company of just and righteous men is better than wealth and a rich estate.”
“There is in the worst of fortune the best of chances for a happy change.”