One would think that an unsuccessful volume was like a degree in the school of reviewing. One unread work makes the judge bitter enough; but a second failure, and he is quite desperate in his damnation. I do believe one half of the injustice - the severity of 'the ungentle craft' originates in its own want of success: they cannot forgive the popularity which has passed them over.

Good taste is his religion, his morality, his standard, and his test.

Travel is as much a passion as ambition or love.

Delicious tears! The heart's own dew.

Shopping, true feminine felicity!

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

the fact is, that life is too short to be occupied by aught but the present - hope and remembrance are equally a waste of time.