A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.

A weak mind is like a microscope, which magnifies trifling things but cannot receive great ones.

And the weak soul, within itself unbless'd,
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.

And the weak soul, within itself unbless'd,
Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.

Soft-heartedness, in times like these,
Shows sof'ness in the upper story!

Soft-heartedness, in times like these,
Shows sof'ness in the upper story!

The strength of women is the pretense of weakness, and the weakness of men is the pretense of strength

The strength of women is the pretense of weakness, and the weakness of men is the pretense of strength

Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.

Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.

The cord breaketh at last by the weakest pull.

The cord breaketh at last by the weakest pull.

Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.

Leans for all pleasure on another's breast.

The greatest weakness of all is the great fear of appearing weak

The greatest weakness of all is the great fear of appearing weak