I am free in performing an action if I could have done otherwise if I had chosen to.

Now, in my opinion, a woman has no business with Power-Power admits no equal, and dismisses friendship for flattery. Besides, it keeps the men at a distance, and that is not always what we wish.

If I am asked 'what is good?' my answer is that good is good, and that is the end of the matter.

'Tis now the summer of your youth: time has not cropped the roses from your cheek, though sorrow long has washed them.

All moral laws are merely statements that certain kinds of actions will have good effects.

Faith goes out through the window when beauty comes in at the door.

Ay, rail at gaming - 'tis a rich topic, and affords noble declamation. Go, preach against it in the city - you'll find a congregation in every tavern.