Insensibility, of all kinds, and on all occasions, most moves my imperial displeasure
Tis best to build no castles in the air.
To save the mind from preying inwardly upon itself, it must be encouraged to some outward pursuit. There is no other way to elude apathy, or escape discontent; none other to guard the temper from that quarrel with itself, which ultimately ends in quarreling with all mankind.
Far from having taken any positive step, I have not yet even fommed any resolution.
falsehood is not more unjustifiable than unsafe.
She [Evelina] is not, indeed, like most modern young ladies; to be known in half an hour; her modest worth, and fearful excellence, require both time and encouragement to show themselves.