The woman who too easily and ardently yielded her devotion will find that its vitality, like a bright fire, soon consumes itself.

The mischief of children is seldom actuated by malice; that of grown-up people always is.

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.

Oblivion is the rule and fame the exception, of humanity.

Rumor, once started, rushes on like a river, until it mingles with, and is lost in the sea.

Women read each other at a single glance.

Obtuseness is sometimes a virtue.