“Which painting in the National Gallery would I save if there was a fire? The one nearest the door of course
“Enjoy the good times, and endure the storms. Make your dreams come true, together… best wishes for your marriage day
“Come, let's be a comfortable couple and take care of each other! How glad we shall be, that we have somebody we are fond of always, to talk to and sit with
“Only love is not enough any more for remaining nearness. Today you need all your mind for a wonderful marriage. Stop in our hectic times deliberately and daily getting power only for both of you
“The home to everyone is to him his castle and fortress, as well for his defence against injury and violence, as for his repose
“Men rise from one ambition to another: first, they seek to secure themselves against attack, and then they attack others.