“We can recognize the dawn and the decline of love by the uneasiness we feel when alone together.”

“Such a great misfortune, not to be able to be alone.”

“We keep a special place in our hearts for people who refuse to be impressed by us.”

“Time, which strengthens friendship, weakens love.”

“Sudden love takes the longest time to be cured.”

“One seeks to make the loved one entirely happy, or, if that cannot be, entirely wretched.”

“When a book raises your spirit, and inspires you with noble and manly thoughts, seek for no other test of its excellence. It is good, and made by a good workman. ”