Childhood is never troubled with foresight.

Concealment is the foe of tranquility.

To a heart formed for friendship and affection the charms of solitude are very short-lived.

Tis best to build no castles in the air.

To save the mind from preying inwardly upon itself, it must be encouraged to some outward pursuit.

She [Evelina] is not, indeed, like most modern young ladies; to be known in half an hour; her modest worth, and fearful excellence, require both time and encouragement to show themselves.

Well of all things in the world, I don't suppose anything can be so dreadful as a public wedding--my stars!--I should never be able to support it!