It is a difference of opinion which does not admit of proof. We each begin probably with a little bias towards our own sex, and upon that bias build every circumstance in favour of it which has occurred within our own circle.

There could have been no two hearts so open, no tastes so similar, no feelings so in unison

Were I to fall in love, indeed, it would be a different thing! but I never have been in love; it is not my way, or my nature; and I do not think I ever shall.

Without music, life would be a blank to me.

Sometimes the last person on earth you want to be with is the one person you can't be without.

I can always live by my pen.

Those who do not complain are never pitied.