Never argue. In society nothing must be; give only results. If any person differs from you, bow, and turn the conversation.
An author can have nothing truly his own but his style.
There is no waste of time like making excuses.
Grief is the agony of an instant. The indulgence of grief the blunder of a life.
The Egremonts had never said anything that was remembered, or done anything that could be recalled.
Perseverance and tact are the two most important qualities for the individual who wants to move ahead.