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

Far from having taken any positive step, I have not yet even fommed any resolution.

Childhood is never troubled with foresight.

While all the pomp and circumstance of war animated others, it only saddened me; and all of past reflection, all of future dread, made the whole grandeur of the martial scene, and all the delusive seduction of martial music, fill my eyes frequently with tears.

To Nobody, then, will I write my Journal! since to Nobody can I be wholly unreserved, to Nobody can I reveal every thought, every wish of my heart, with the most unlimited confidence, the most unremitting sincerity, to the end of my life!

The mind is but too naturally prone to pleasure, but too easily yielded to dissipation

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.