Society soon grows used to any state of things which is imposed upon it without explanation.

But marriage is one long sacrifice.... Chapter 21, Medora Manson speaking to Newland Archer

Life is the only real counselor; wisdom unfiltered through personal experience does not become a part of the moral tissue.

Think what stupid things the people must have done with their money who say they're 'happier without'.

Society soon grows used to any state of things which is imposed upon it without explanation.

Only the fact that we are unaware how well our nearest know us enables us to live with them.

Her vivid smile was like a light held up to dazzle me.