don't be angry with the gentleman for thinking, whatever be the cause, for I assure you he makes no common practice of offending in that way.

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

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

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.

Imagination took the reins, and reason, slow-paced, though sure-footed, was unequal to a race with so eccentric and flighty a companion.

There is something in age that ever, even in its own despite, must be venerable, must create respect and to have it ill treated, is to me worse, more cruel and wicked than anything on earth

the right line of conduct is the same for both sexes, though the manner in which it is pursued, may somewhat vary, and be accommodated to the strength or weakness of the different travelers.