Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape.

...and to-morrow looked in my face more steadily than I could look at it

You might, from your appearance, be the wife of Lucifer,” said Miss Pross, in her breathing. “Nevertheless, you shall not get the better of me. I am an Englishwoman.

Cheerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers, and are famous preservers of good looks.

Sudden shifts and changes are no bad preparation for political life.

There can be no disparity in marriage like unsuitability of mind and purpose.

Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There's no better rule.