... it's vastly more irksome to give up one's own way, than to hear a few impertinent remarks.

Unused to the situations in which I find myself, and embarassed by the slightest difficulties, I seldom discover, till too late, how I ought to act.

Insensibility, of all kinds, and on all occasions, most moves my imperial displeasure

Misery is a guest that we are glad to part with, however certain of her speedy return.

Concealment is the foe of tranquility.

This perpetual round of constrained civilities to persons quite indifferent to us, is the most provoking and tiresome thing in theworld, but it is unavoidable in a country town, where everybody is known.... 'Tis a most shocking and unworthy way of spending our precious irrecoverable time, to those who know not its value.

To have some account of my thoughts, manners, acquaintance and actions, when the hour arrives in which time is more nimble than memory, is the reason which induces me to keep a journal: a journal in which I must confess my every thought, must open my whole heart!