It sometimes is a disadvantage to be so very guarded. If a woman conceals her affection from the object of it, she may loose the opportunity of fixing him.

There is a monsterous deal of stupid quizzing, & common-place nonsense talked, but scarcely any wit.

It is very often nothing but our own vanity that deceives us. Women fancy admiration means more than it does. And men take care that they should.

There is something so amiable in the prejudices of a young mind, that one is sorry to see them give way to the reception of more general opinions.

It is wonderful, for almost all his actions may be traced to pride;-and pride has often been his best friend.

They gave themselves up wholly to their sorrow, seeking increase of wretchedness in every reflection that could afford it, and resolved against ever admitting consolation in future.

I wish I might take this for a compliment; but to be so easily seen through I am afraid is pitiful.