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.

A butler in an English household should, however, be English, and as much like an archbishop as possible.

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.

People were not charmed with Eglantine because she herself was charming, but because she was charmed.

Modesty is a valuable merit ... in people who have no other, and the appearance of it is extremely useful to those who have.

It's always something to get one's wish, even if the wish is a failure.