Circumstances may accumulate so strongly even against an innocent man, that directed, sharpened, and pointed, they may slay him.

Mr Jarndyce, and prevented his going any farther, when he had remarked that there were two classes of charitable people: one, the people who did a little and made a great deal of noise; the other, the people who did a great deal and made no noise at all.

Up the two terrace flights of steps the rain ran wildly, and beat at the great door, like a swift messenger rousing those within;.

Our affections, however laudable, in this transitory world, should never master us; we should guide them, guide them.

If you could see my legs when I take my boots off, you'd form some idea of what unrequited affection is.

"Would you, do you, my dear?" rejoined the Captain ... "I don't know. It's difficult navigation. She's very hard to carry on with, my dear. You never can tell how she'll head, you see. She's full one minute, and round upon you next."

If the law supposes that,' said Mr Bumble...' the law is an ass - an idiot.