envy, as a rule, is of success rather than of merit. No one would have objected to his talent deserving recognition - only to his getting it.
She suspected him of infidelity, with and without reason, morning, noon and night.
She could carry off anything; and some people said that she did.
an optimist is the man who looks after your eyes, and the pessimist the person who looks after your feet.
Most people would far rather be seen through than not be seen at all.
People were not charmed with Eglantine because she herself was charming, but because she was charmed.