The Spring is generally fertile in new acquaintances.
the mind naturally accommodates itself, even to the most ridiculous improprieties, if they occur frequently.
A little alarm now and then keeps life from stagnation.
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.
to diminish expectation is to increase enjoyment.
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!