One man's style must not be the rule of another's.

I am determined that only the deepest love will induce me into matrimony. So... I shall end an old maid, and teach your ten children to embroider cushions and play their instruments very ill.

Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone. No man will admire her the more, no woman will like her the better for it. Neatness and fashion are enough for the former, and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter.

An egg boiled very soft is not unwholesome.

We met Dr. Hall in such deep mourning that either his mother, his wife, or himself must be dead.

He had an affectionate heart. He must love somebody.

Young ladies should take care of themselves. Young ladies are delicate plants. They should take care of their health and their complexion. My dear, did you change your stockings?