“One is happy once one knows the necessary ingredients of happiness: simple tastes, a certain degree of courage, self denial to a point, love of work, and above all, a clear conscience.”
― Correspondance, 1812-1876; Volume 5
― Correspondance, 1812-1876; Volume 5
“If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.”
―
―
“Love between man and woman cannot be built without sacrifices and self-denial.”
― Love and Responsibility
― Love and Responsibility
“When you struggle with your partner, you are struggling with yourself. Every fault you see in them touches a denied weakness in yourself.”
―
―
Adela’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Adela’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Adela
Lists liked by Adela






