Jealousy ought to be tragic, to save it from being ridiculous.

Society is like a large piece of frozen water; and skating well is the great art of social life.

No thoroughly occupied man was ever yet very miserable.

I think hearts are very much like glasses. If they do not break with the first ring, they usually last a considerable time.

sight-seeing gratifies us in different ways. First, there is the pleasure of novelty; secondly, either that of admiration or fault-finding - the latter a very animated enjoyment.

Affection exaggerates its own offenses.

Experience teaches, it is true; but she never teaches in time.