Every one suspects himself of at least one of the cardinal virtues.

Amory thought how it was only the past that seemed strange and unbelievable.

I think they're very attractive,' Abe agreed. 'I just don't think they're attractive, that's all.

You are mysterious, I love you. You’re beautiful, intelligent, and virtuous, and that’s the rarest known combination.

Human sympathy has its limits, and we were contented to let all their tragic arguments fade with the city lights behind.

You'll find another.' God! Banish the thought. Why don't you tell me that 'if the girl had been worth having she'd have waited for you'? No, sir, the girl really worth having won't wait for anybody.

Marriage was created not to be a background but to need one. Mine is going to be outstanding. It can't, shan't be the setting - it's going to be the performance, the lively, lovely, glamorous performance, and the world shall be the scenery.