But if the young are never tired of erring in conduct, neither are the older in erring of judgment.
Fanny Burneythe mind naturally accommodates itself, even to the most ridiculous improprieties, if they occur frequently.
Fanny Burney... it's vastly more irksome to give up one's own way, than to hear a few impertinent remarks.
Fanny BurneyYou must not sneeze. If you have a vehement cold you must take no notice of it; if your nose membranes feel a great irritation you must hold your breath; if a sneeze still insists upon making its way you must oppose it keeping your teeth grinding together; if the violence of the pulse breaks some blood-vessel you must break the blood-vessel -- but not sneeze.
Fanny Burney