I have been, as the phrase is, liberally educated, and am fit for nothing.

The New Testament is the very best book that ever was or ever will be known in the world.

I saw that the bride within the bridal dress had withered like the dress, and like the flowers, and had no brightness left but the brightness of her sunken eyes.

The coffee was boiling over a charcoal fire, and large slices of bread and butter were piled one upon the other like deals in a lumber yard.

You are hard at work madam ," said the man near her. Yes," Answered Madam Defarge ; " I have a good deal to do." What do you make, Madam ?" Many things." For instance ---" For instance," returned Madam Defarge , composedly , Shrouds." The man moved a little further away, as soon as he could, feeling it mightily close and oppressive .

The ocean asks for nothing but those who stand by her shores gradually attune themselves to her rhythm.

Eccentricities of genius.