"Suicide sometimes proceeds from cowardice, but not always; for cowardice sometimes prevents it; since as many live because they are afraid to die, as die because they are afraid to live"
"The firmest friendships have been formed in mutual adversity, as iron is most strongly united by the fiercest flame"
"If you cannot inspire a woman with love of you, fill her above the brim with love of herself ~ all that runs over will be yours."
"True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it is lost."
"Friendship, of itself a holy tie, is made more sacred by adversity."
"Friendship often ends in love; but love in friendship - never."