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

I have not the pleasure of understanding you.

one day in the country is exactly like another.

You have no ambition, I well know. Your wishes are all moderate.' 'As moderate as those of the rest of the world, I believe. I wish as well as every body else to be perfectly happy, but like every body else it must be in my own way. Greatness will not make me so.

I begin already to weigh my words and sentences more than I did, and am looking about for a sentiment, an illustration, or a metaphor in every corner of the room. Could my Ideas flow as fast as the rain in the Storecloset it would be charming.

I go too long without picking up a good book, I feel like I've done nothing useful with my life.

Almost anything is possible with time