Alas! the scientific conscience had got into the debasing company of money obligation and selfish respects.

Whatever may be the success of my stories, I shall be resolute in preserving my incognito, having observed that a nom de plume secures all the advantages without the disagreeables of reputation.

To have in general but little feeling, seems to be the only security against feeling too much on any particular occasion.

Harold, like the rest of us, had many impressions which saved him the trouble of distinct ideas.

I not only want to be loved, I want to be told that I'm loved.

The finest language is mostly made up of simple unimposing words.

To an old memory like mine the present days are but as a little water poured on the deep.