... there's nothing but quarreling with the women; it's my belief they like it better than victuals and drink.
Fanny BurneyWe continually say things to support an opinion, which we have given, that in reality we don't above half mean.
Fanny BurneyIn England, I was quite struck to see how forward the girls are made--a child of 10 years old, will chat and keep you company, while her parents are busy or out etc.--with the ease of a woman of 26. But then, how does this education go on?--Not at all: it absolutely stops short.
Fanny Burney