Thus human beings judge of one another, superficially, casually, throwing contempt on one another, with but little reason, and no charity.

She, too, had worn a mask in assuming a contempt for him, whilst, as a matter of fact, she completely misunderstood him

Fate is usually swift when she deals a blow.

...but in every century, and ever since England has been what it is, an Englishman has always felt somewhat ashamed of his own emotion and of his own sympathy.

I shall return, doubt it not. Such love as ours was not created to remain unfulfilled. Whatever may happen, believe and trust in me, as I shall in you, and keep the remembrance of me in your heart without sadness and without regret.

A woman's heart is such a complex problem - the owner thereof is often most incompetent to find the solution to this puzzle.

Odd's fish, m'dear! The man can't even tie his own cravat!