One must be a somebody before they can have a enemy. One must be a force before he can be resisted by another force.

Quote by Anne Sophie Swetchine

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

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

The ideal friendship is to feel as one while remaining two.

The ideal friendship is to feel as one while remaining two.

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power...

There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power...

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force...

In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force...

Youth should be a savings bank.

Youth should be a savings bank.

The best advice on the art of being happy is about as easy to follow...

The best advice on the art of being happy is about as easy to follow...

There are words which are worth as much as the best actions, for they contain...

There are words which are worth as much as the best actions, for they contain...

In the age in which we live, the impossible is every day losing ground.

In the age in which we live, the impossible is every day losing ground.

Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles

Resignation is putting God between ourselves and our troubles

Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings which is appreciated only by those who...

Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings which is appreciated only by those who...

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

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

Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.

Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.

Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.

Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.