It is a notable circumstance that mothers who are themselves open to severe comments as to their, moral character, are generally most solicitous as to the virtuous behavior of their daughters.

The personal pronoun "I" should be the coat of arms of some individuals.

Of every ten persons who talk about you, nine will say something bad, and the tenth will say something good in a bad way.

Very nice couplet, although there are dull stretches.

Extremes produce reaction. Beware that our boasted civilization does not lapse into barbarism.

Obtuseness is sometimes a virtue.

Reason is an historian, but the passions are actors.