Nothing more strongly marks the insufficiency of luxuries than the ease with which people grow accustomed to them; they are rather known by their want than by their presence. The word 'blasé' has been coined expressly for the use of the upper classes.
Curiosity is its own suicide.
The fearless make their own way.
marriage is like money - seem to want it, and you never get it.
Travel is as much a passion as ambition or love.
Jealousy ought to be tragic, to save it from being ridiculous.