to the many, witticisms not only require to be explained, like riddles, but are also like new shoes, which people require to wear many times before they get accustomed to them.

Eyes that droop like summer flowers.

Our first love-letter ... There is so much to be said, and which no words seems exactly to say - the dread of saying too much is so nicely balanced by the fear of saying too little. Hope borders on presumption, and fear on reproach.

Fame is bought by happiness.

There is no wretchedness like self-reproach.

Occupation is one great source of enjoyment. No man, properly occupied, was ever miserable.

I do love violets; they tell the history of woman's love.