“Pity that consequences are determined not by excuses but by actions!”

“If we only look far enough off for the consequence of our actions, we can always find some point in the combination of results by which those actions can be justified: by adopting the point of view of a Providence who arranges results, or of a philosopher who traces them, we shall find it possible to obtain perfect complacency in choosing to do what is most agreeable to us in the present moment.”

“Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds.”

“Men outlive their love, but they don’t outlive the consequences of their recklessness.”

“but very little achievement is required in order to pity another man's shortcomings.”

“Tis what i love determines how i love”

“I've never any pity for conceited people, because I think they carry their comfort about with them.”