Sophie Swetchine — Russian Author born on December 30, 1782,

Anne Sophie Swetchine, known as Madame Swetchine, was a Russian mystic, born in Moscow, and famous for her salon in Paris... (wikipedia)

The mind wears the colors of the soul, as a valet those of his master.
Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.
Repentance is accepted remorse.
Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.
There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.