Sophie Swetchine
Sophie Swetchine
Anne Sophie Swetchine, known as Madame Swetchine, was a Russian mystic, born in Moscow, and famous for her salon in Paris...
NationalityRussian
ProfessionAuthor
CountryRussian Federation
confused voice insanity
Might we not say to the confused voices which sometimes arise from the depths of our being: "Ladies, be so kind as to speak only four at a time?"
friendship passion three
A friendship will be young after the lapse of half a century; a passion is old at the end of three months.
germs action
There are words which are worth as much as the best actions, for they contain the germ of them all.
vanity enemy dignity
Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.
steps aging life-is
Let our lives be pure as snowfields, where our steps leave a mark but no stain.
strength weakness conflict
Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.
perseverance two important
There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.
sorrow limits sides
It would seem that by our sorrows only are we called to a knowledge of the Infinite. Are we happy? The limits of life constrain us on all sides.
pain heart deeds
Our faults afflict us more than our good deeds console. Pain is ever uppermost in the conscience as in the heart.
confidence blow vulnerable
To reveal imprudently the spot where we are most sensitive and vulnerable is to invite a blow. The demigod Achilles admitted no one to his confidence.
practice people good-man
The best of lessons, for a good many people, would be to listen at a keyhole. It is a pity for such that the practice is dishonorable.
aristocracy easy visiting
Antiquity is a species of aristocracy with which it is not easy to be on visiting terms.
men years age
Years do not make sages; they only make old men.
light law giving
Old age is not one of the beauties of creation, but it is one of its harmonies. The law of contrasts is one of the laws of beauty. Under the conditions of our climate, shadow gives light its worth; sternness enhances mildness; solemnity, splendor. Varying proportions of size support and subserve one another.