Sophie Swetchine

“There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.”

“In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force before he can be resisted by another force. A malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.”

“The chains which cramp us most are those which weigh on us least.”

“There are words which are worth as much as the best actions, for they contain the germ of them all.”

“The mind wears the colors of the soul, as a valet those of his master.”

“Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.”