The French have a significant saying, that a woman who buys her complexion will sell it.

To a nice ear, the quality of a voice is singularly affecting. Its depth seems to be allied to feeling; at least, the contralto notes alone give an adequate sense of pathos. They are born near the heart.

To be a good traveler argues one no ordinary philosopher. A sweet landscape must sometimes be allowed to atone for an indifferent supper, and an interesting ruin charm away the remembrance of a hard bed.

There is a policy in manner. I have heard one, not inexperienced in the pursuit of fame, give it his earnest support, as being the surest passport to absolute and brilliant success.

No man flatters the woman he truly loves.

To impress others we must be earnest; to amuse them, it is only necessary to be kindly and fanciful.

The French have a significant saying, that a woman who buys her complexion will sell it.