The curse of modern times is, that almost everything does create controversy.

Lord Bath used to say of women, who are apt to say that they will follow their own judgment, that they could not follow a worse guide.

The passions seldom give good advice but to the interested and mercenary. Resentment generally suggests bad measures. Second thoughts and good nature will rarely, very rarely, approve the first hints of anger.

It is charming to totter into vogue.

[Corneille] was inspired by Roman authors and Roman spirit, Racine with delicacy by the polished court of Louis XIV.

Without grace no book can live, and with it the poorest may have its life prolonged.

Our [British] summers are often, though beautiful for verdure, so cold, that they are rather cold winters.