"A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment. This timeless wisdom still echoes across modern romance."

"Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself."

"A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction."

"Man's life is independent. He is born not for the development of the society alone, but for the development of his self too."

"Freedom of mind is the proof of one's existence."

"One whose mind is not free, though he may not be in prison, is a prisoner and not a free man."

"If you believe in living a respectable life, you believe in self-help which is the best help!"

"If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway."

"Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other."

"Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except yourself."

"If you find no companion to walk with, walk on alone, like an elephant roaming the forest."

"No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path."

"Wait for anybody or anything. Do whatever you can, build your hope on none."

"Stand alone! See the glory of your own soul, and see that you will have to work."

"It's easy to stand in the crowd but it takes courage to stand alone."