No man is in love when he marries. He may have loved before; I have even heard he has sometimes loved after: but at the time never. There is something in the formalities of the matrimonial preparations that drive away all the little cupidons.

such is the effect of true politeness, that it banishes all restraint and embarassment.

to be sure, marriage is all in all with the ladies; but with us gentlemen it's quite another thing!

You must learn not only to judge but to act for yourself.

To save the mind from preying inwardly upon itself, it must be encouraged to some outward pursuit. There is no other way to elude apathy, or escape discontent; none other to guard the temper from that quarrel with itself, which ultimately ends in quarreling with all mankind.

Tis best to build no castles in the air.

A little alarm now and then keeps life from stagnation.