There is something in age that ever, even in its own despite, must be venerable, must create respect and to have it ill treated, is to me worse, more cruel and wicked than anything on earth

Childhood is never troubled with foresight.

Wealth per se I never too much valued, and my acquaintance with its possessors has by no means increased my veneration for it.

We continually say things to support an opinion, which we have given, that in reality we don't above half mean.

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

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.

Imagination took the reins, and reason, slow-paced, though sure-footed, was unequal to a race with so eccentric and flighty a companion.