I have made no new friendships, that can compensate me for the loss of the old--and the more I know mankind, the more does it become necessary for me to supply their loss by little images, recollections, and circumstances of past pleasures.
"I am sensible that I am surrounded by a multitude of very worthy people, plain-hearted souls, sincere and kind.

But they have hitherto eluded my pursuit, and will continue to bless the little circle of their families and friends, while I must remain a stranger to them.
"Kept at a distance by mankind, I have not ceased to love them--and could I find the cruel persecutor, the malignant instrument of GOD'S judgments on me and mine, I think I would forgive, and try to love him too.
"I have been a quiet sufferer.

From the beginning of my calamities it was given to me, not to see the hand of man in them.

I perceived a mighty arm, which none but myself could see, extended over me.

I gave my heart to the Purifier, and my will to the Sovereign Will of the Universe.