Such squeamish youths as cannot bear to be connected with a little absurdity are not worth a regret.

I will be calm. I will be mistress of myself.

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

I have had to contend against the unkindness of his sister, and the insolence of his mother; and have suffered the punishment of an attachment, without enjoying its advantages.

Too many cooks spoil the broth

Real solemn history, I cannot be interested in.... The quarrels of popes and kings, with wars and pestilences in every page; the men all so good for nothing, and hardly any women at all.

I do not find it easy to talk to people I don't know.