There is a monsterous deal of stupid quizzing, & common-place nonsense talked, but scarcely any wit.

No one can be really esteemed accomplished who does not greatly surpass what is usually met with.

I assure you. I have no notion of treating men with such respect. That is the way to spoil them.

And your defect is a propensity to hate everybody." "And yours," he replied with a smile, "is willfully to misunderstand them.

And now I may dismiss my heroine to the sleepless couch, which is the true heroine's portion - to a pillow strewed with thorns and wet with tears. And lucky may she think herself, if she get another good night's rest in the course of the next three months.

I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness.

To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.