Quotes By Sophie Swetchine

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

We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.

We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.

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

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

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

Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.

Repentance is accepted remorse.

Youth should be a savings bank.

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

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

The best advice on the art of being happy is about as easy to follow as advice to be well when one is sick.

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

Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.

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

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.