I would rather have young people settle on a small income at once, and have to struggle with a few difficulties together, than be involved in a long engagement.

He had an affectionate heart. He must love somebody.

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 is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.

Yes, you know enough of my frankness to believe me capable of that. After abusing you so abominably to your face, I could have no scruple in abusing you to all your relations.

How horrible it is to have so many people killed! And what a blessing that one cares for none of them!

I have been meditating on the very great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow.