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

The subtle sauce of malice is often indulged in by maidens of uncertain age, over their tea.

It is the dim haze of mystery that adds enchantment to pursuit.

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

Opinions, theories, and systems pass by turns over the grindstone of time, which at first gives them brilliancy and sharpness, but finally wears them out.

Reason is an historian, but the passions are actors.

Reason is the historian, but passions are the actors.