how much better to make no vow; then at least when the cord of attraction snaps, we can go free, still defying the lightning in our untarnished pride.

The duration of love in a being always depends upon the loved one. I create an emotion in you, as you create one in me. You do not create it in yourself.

No matter what he does, one always forgives him. It does not depend upon looks, either – although this actual person is abominably good-looking – it does not depend upon intelligence or character or – anything – as you say, it is just it.

All the legislation in the world will not abolish kissing.

American husbands are the best in the world; no other husbands are so generous to their wives, or can be so easily divorced.

Marriage is the aim and end of all sensible girls, because it is the meaning of life.

No one can control his emotion of love for a woman ... the sentiment he feels, I mean, but the strong man controls the demonstration.