But authors before they write should read.

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

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

We relate all our afflictions more frequently than we do our pleasures.

the mind naturally accommodates itself, even to the most ridiculous improprieties, if they occur frequently.

I cannot sleep - great joy is as restless as sorrow.