“She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.”

“Let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth's sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.”

“Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable.”

“I never wanted to go away, and the hard part now is the leaving you all. I'm not afraid, but it seems as if I should be homesick for you even in heaven.”

“I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.”

“Dear me! how happy and good we'd be, if we had no worries!”

“Be comforted, dear soul! There is always light behind the clouds.”

“Be worthy love, and love will come.”

“Well, I am happy, and I won't fret, but it does seem as if the more one gets the more one wants…”