Turtle makes all men equal.

Destiny is our will, and our will is nature.

The Egremonts had never said anything that was remembered, or done anything that could be recalled.

"As for that," said Waldenshare, "sensible men are all of the same religion." "Pray, what is that?" inquired the Prince. "Sensible men never tell."

There are some silent people who are more interesting than the best talkers.

The character of a woman rapidly develops after marriage, and sometimes seems to change, when in fact it is only complete.

It is the lot of man to suffer; it is also his fortune to forget. Oblivion and sorrow share our being, as darkness and light divide the course of time.