To lose one's self in reverie, one must be either very happy, or very unhappy. Reverie is the child of extremes.

There are some women who are flirts upon principle; they consider it their duty to make themselves as pleasing as possible to every one.

Brave men do not boast nor bluster. Deeds, not words, speak for such.

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.

It is easy for men to write and talk like philosophers, but to act with wisdom, there is the rub!

In general, indulgence for those we know is rarer than pity for those we know not.

There are men who gain from their wealth only the fear of losing it.