Wealth per se I never too much valued, and my acquaintance with its possessors has by no means increased my veneration for it.
Fanny BurneyWe continually say things to support an opinion, which we have given, that in reality we don't above half mean.
Fanny Burneythe mind naturally accommodates itself, even to the most ridiculous improprieties, if they occur frequently.
Fanny Burney