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

I cannot sleep - great joy is as restless as sorrow.

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

to be sure, marriage is all in all with the ladies; but with us gentlemen it's quite another thing!

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

There si nothing upon the face of the earth so insipid as a medium. Give me love or hate! A friend that will go to jail for me, or an enemy that will run me through the body!

The laws of custom make our [returning a visit] necessary. O how I hate this vile custom which obliges us to make slaves of ourselves! to sell the most precious property we boast, our time;--and to sacrifice it to every prattling impertinent who chooses to demand it!