Aphra Behn

"In adversity, true character is revealed."

"Love is the bridge between desire and reality."

"The mind's eye sees what the physical eye cannot."

"Virtue is its own reward, more precious than any crown."

"To forgive is to set a prisoner free, and find the prisoner was yourself."

"A passionate nature is both blessing and curse."

"The greatest adventure lies within the human heart."

"Time heals what reason cannot mend."

"A witty remark can disarm more effectively than any weapon."

"Love demands courage of us, again and again."

"The world judges us by our deeds, not our intentions."

"Beauty fades, but wit endures forever."

"To know oneself is the beginning of all wisdom."

"The heart's truth cannot be hidden for long."

"A generous act echoes through eternity."

"Love without honesty is merely elegant deception."

"The greatest conquest is the conquest of oneself."

"In every human heart burns the desire to be loved."

"Patience is the virtue of the strong and the wise."

"The mind's power over the body is absolute."