But people themselves alter so much, that there is something new to be observed in them for ever.

You shall not, for the sake of one individual, change the meaning of principle and integrity.

to hope was to expect

I go too long without picking up a good book, I feel like I've done nothing useful with my life.

At first sight, his address is certainly not striking; and his person can hardly be called handsome, till the expression of his eyes, which are uncommonly good, and the general sweetness of his countenance, is perceived.

I have often observed that resignation is never so perfect as when the blessing denied begins to lose somewhat of its value in our eyes.

The less said the better.