The union of a want and a sentiment.

The man as he converses is the lover; silent, he is the husband.

A husband and wife who are in the habit of occupying separate rooms are either beings apart, or they have found happiness. Either they hate or they adore each other.

In love, what a woman mistakes for disgust is actually clearsightedness. If she does not admire a man, she scorns him.

Hope is a light diet, but very stimulating.

Despotism accomplishes great things illegally; liberty doesn't even go to the trouble of accomplishing small things legally.

Every moment of happiness requires a great amount of Ignorance