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

Quote by Anne Sophie Swetchine

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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...

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.

In this world of change, nothing which comes stays, and nothing which goes is lost.

In this world of change, nothing which comes stays, and nothing which goes is lost.

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

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

Youth should be a savings bank.

Youth should be a savings bank.

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.

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...

Repentance is accepted remorse.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

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.

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 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...

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

One must be a somebody before they can have a enemy. One must be a...

One must be a somebody before they can have a enemy. One must be a...

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.

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.

Revelation, indeed, as such had no influence on my mind

Revelation, indeed, as such had no influence on my mind

While the mind is in doubt it is driven this way and that by a...

While the mind is in doubt it is driven this way and that by a...

None but ourselves can free our minds.

None but ourselves can free our minds.