I would rather be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires me to sacrifice my self respect.

I would rather be alone with dignity than in a relationship that requires me to sacrifice my self respect.

Being alone will never cause as much loneliness as the wrong relationship.

Being alone will never cause as much loneliness as the wrong relationship.

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation.

My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions but in the fewness of my wants.

My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions but in the fewness of my wants.

Love thy neighbor as thyself, but choose your neighborhood.

Love thy neighbor as thyself, but choose your neighborhood.

I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth read more

I love you, and because I love you, I would sooner have you hate me for telling you the truth than adore me for telling you lies.

Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.

Love and scandal are the best sweeteners of tea.

For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.

For parlor use, the vague generality is a life saver.

Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art read more

Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art empty.