The first sense of mutual love excludes other feelings; it will have the soul all to itself.

Hostesses who entertain much must make up their parties as ministers make up their cabinets, on grounds other than personal liking.

A mother's yearning feels the presence of the cherished child even in the degraded man.

But, bless us, things may be lovable that are not altogether handsome, I hope?

Love has a way of cheating itself consciously, like a child who plays at solitary hide-and-seek; it is pleased with assurances that it all the while disbelieves.

Conscientious people are apt to see their duty in that which is the most painful course.

Self-confidence is apt to address itself to an imaginary dullness in others; as people who are well off speak in a cajoling tone to the poor.