I trust you as holy men trust God; you could do nought that was not pure and loving, though the deed might pierce me unto death.

It is surely better to pardon too much, than to condemn too much.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving!

A woman's heart must be of such a size and no larger, else it must be pressed small, like Chinese feet; her happiness is to be made as cakes are, by a fixed recipe.

Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions; they pass no criticisms.

People who write finely must not expect to be left in repose; they will be molested with thanks, at least.

Genius at first is little more than a great capacity for receiving discipline.