Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then. It is something to think of, and gives her a sort of distinction among her companions

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

And what am I to do on the occasion? -- It seems an hopeless business.

When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable If I have not an excellent library.

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.

You must learn some of my philosophy. Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.

There is not the hundredth part of the wine consumed in this kingdom that there ought to be. Our foggy climate wants help.