More quotes by Sophie Swetchine
The only true method of action in this world is to be in it, but not of it.
What is resignation? It is putting God between one's self and one's grief.
America has begun her career at the culminating point of life; as Adam did at the age of thirty.
Strength alone knows conflict. Weakness is below even defeat, and is born vanquished.
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Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,
And therefore is wing'd Cupid painted blind.
To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead.
Not for the body, but for the heart; companion and company are needed.
Love seldom haunts the breast where learning lies,
And Venus sets ere Mercury can rise.
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