Nothing ever fatigues me, but doing what I do not like.

There will be little rubs and disappointments everywhere, and we are all apt to expect too much; but then, if one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if the first calculation is wrong, we make a second better: we find comfort somewhere.

There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense.

Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then.

Look into your own heart because who looks outside, dreams, but who looks inside awakes.

She was without any power, because she was without any desire of command over herself.

Why not seize the pleasure at once? -- How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!