Only those faults which we encounter in ourselves are insufferable to us in others. — Sophie Swetchine
Men do not go out to meet misfortune as we do. They learn it; and we–we divine it. — Sophie Swetchine
There are not good things enough in life to indemnify us for the neglect of a single duty. — Sophie Swetchine
Providence has hidden a charm in difficult undertakings, which is appreciated only — Sophie Swetchine
Men are always invoking justice; yet it is justice which should make them tremble. — Sophie Swetchine