Vices are often habits rather than passions.
The only thing wealth does for some people is to make them worry about losing it.
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.
Cats don't caress us-they caress themselves on us.
There are men who gain from their wealth only the fear of losing it.
Generally speaking, there is more wit than talent in the world. Society swarms with witty people who lack talent.