Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when it is crushed.

Money and titles may be hereditary," she would say, "but brains are not,".

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

It is only when we are very happy that we can bear to gaze merrily upon the vast and limitless expanse of water, rolling on and on with such persistent, irritating monotony, to the accompaniment of our thoughts, whether grave or gay.

She said nothing, and Sir Andrew, too, was silent, yet those two young people understood one another, as young people have a way of doing all the world over, and have done since the world began.

Fate is usually swift when she deals a blow.

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