But how cool, how quiet is true courage!

Travelling is the ruin of all happiness. There's no looking at a building here after seeing Italy.

I'd rather be done any thing to than laughed at, for, to my mind, it's one or other the disagreeablest thing in the world.

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.

She [Evelina] is not, indeed, like most modern young ladies; to be known in half an hour; her modest worth, and fearful excellence, require both time and encouragement to show themselves.

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

... there's nothing but quarreling with the women; it's my belief they like it better than victuals and drink.