Personal size and mental sorrow have certainly no necessary proportions. A large bulky figure has a good a right to be in deep affliction, as the most graceful set of limbs in the world. But, fair or not fair, there are unbecoming conjunctions, which reason will pa tronize in vain,--which taste cannot tolerate,--which ridicule will seize.

You must learn some of my philosophy. Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.

Yes, I found myself, by insensible degrees, sincerely fond of her; and the happiest hours of my life were what I spent with her.

She was stronger alone.

Men of sense, whatever you may choose to say, do not want silly wives.

Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.

To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.