Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of.

I am not romantic, you know; I never was.

Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience- or give it a more fascinating name, call it hope.

This is an evening of wonders, indeed!

Maybe it’s that I find it hard to forgive the follies and vices of others, or their offenses against me. My good opinion, once lost, is lost forever.

In every power, of which taste is the foundation, excellence is pretty fairly divided between the sexes.

What praise is more valuable than the praise of an intelligent servant?