Souls have complexions too: what will suit one will not suit another

Miss Brooke had that kind of beauty which seems to be thrown into relief by poor dress.

The fact is, both callers and work thicken - the former sadly interfering with the latter.

Surely it is not true blessedness to be free of sorrow while there is sorrow and sin in the world. Sorrow is a part of love and love does not seek to throw it off.

He was of an impressible nature, and lived a great deal in other people's opinions and feelings concerning himself.

Wear a smile and have friends; wear a scowl and have wrinkles.

The troublesome ones in a family are usually either the wits or the idiots.