Those who wander in the world avowedly and purposely in pursuit of happiness, who view every scene of present joy with an eye to what may succeed, certainly are more liable to disappointment, misfortune and unhappiness, than those who give up their fate to chance and take the goods and evils of fortune as they come, without making happiness their study, or misery their foresight.
Fanny Burneythe mind naturally accommodates itself, even to the most ridiculous improprieties, if they occur frequently.
Fanny BurneyMoney is the source of the greatest vice, and that nation which is most rich, is most wicked.
Fanny BurneyThe laws of custom make our [returning a visit] necessary. O how I hate this vile custom which obliges us to make slaves of ourselves! to sell the most precious property we boast, our time;--and to sacrifice it to every prattling impertinent who chooses to demand it!
Fanny Burney