kissing someone out of pity is always a mistake.

Marriage, in my view, should be a balanced stalemate between equal adversaries.

There are too many people in the world as it is, but the supply of ancient manuscripts is severely limited.

The combination of physical strength and moral sincerity combined with tenderness of heart is exactly what is wanted in a husband.--Ameila Peabody

A fondness for martyrdom, especially of the verbal variety, is common to the young.

Is is difficult to be angry with a gentleman who pays you compliments, even impertinent compliments. Especially impertinent compliments.

kissing someone out of pity is always a mistake.