Generally speaking, there is more wit than talent in the world. Society swarms with witty people who lack talent.
Cats don't caress us-they caress themselves on us.
Mind is the partial side of men; the heart is everything.
It is, no doubt, an immense advantage to have done nothing, but one should not abuse it.
There is nothing so unready as readiness of wit.
There are some women who are flirts upon principle; they consider it their duty to make themselves as pleasing as possible to every one.