Misery is a guest that we are glad to part with, however certain of her speedy return.

But if the young are never tired of erring in conduct, neither are the older in erring of judgment.

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

But how cool, how quiet is true courage!

... it's vastly more irksome to give up one's own way, than to hear a few impertinent remarks.

You 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.

such is the effect of true politeness, that it banishes all restraint and embarassment.