There is some magic in wealth, which can thus make persons pay their court to it, when it does not even benefit themselves.

There is some magic in wealth, which can thus make persons pay their court to it, when it does not even benefit themselves.

When the mind has once begun to yield to the weakness of superstition, trifles impress it with the force of conviction.

Sentiment is a disgrace, instead of an ornament, unless it lead us to good actions.

When one can hear people moving, one does not so much mind, about one's fears.

What has a man's face to do with his character? Can a man of good character help having a disagreeable face?

But no matter for that, you can be tolerably happy, perhaps, notwithstanding; but as for guessing how happy I am, or knowing anything about the matter,--- O! its quite beyond what you can understand.