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.
Ideas are a capital that bears interest only in the hands of talent.
Reason is an historian, but the passions are actors.
Indolence and stupidity are first cousins.
The world is governed by love,--self-love.
The cunning tempter, by avoiding the grossness of vice, often silences objections.