We do not look in great cities for our best morality.

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

Facts or opinions which are to pass through the hands of so many, to be misconceived by folly in one, and ignorance in another, can hardly have much truth left.

She told the story, however, with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in any thing ridiculous.

If this man had not twelve thousand a year, he would be a very stupid fellow.

Never could I expect to be so truly beloved and important; so always first and always right in any man's eyes as I am in my father's.

I frequently observe that one pretty face would be followed by five and thirty frights.