Mademoiselle is a fairy," he said, whispering mysteriously.

You, sir, are the most phantom-like of all; you are a mere dream

Reason sits firm and holds the reins, and she will not let the feelings burst away and hurry her to wild chasms. The passions may rage furiously, like true heathens, as they are; and the desires may imagine all sorts of vain things: but judgment shall still have the last word in every argument, and the casting vote in every decision. Strong wind, earthquake-shock, and fire may pass by: but I shall follow the guiding of that still small voice which interprets the dictates of conscience.

It is not violence that best overcomes hate -- nor vengeance that most certainly heals injury.

What the deuce is to do now?

The writer who possesses the creative gift owns something of which he is not always master - something that, at times, strangely wills and works for itself.

There are certain phrases potent to make my blood boil -- improper influence! What old woman's cackle is that?" "Are you a young lady?" "I am a thousand times better: I am an honest woman, and as such I will be treated.