The old know what they want; the young are sad and bewildered.

Solvency is entirely a matter of temperament and not of income.

How many of our daydreams would darken into nightmares if there seemed any danger of their coming true!

All reformers, however strict their social conscience, live in houses just as big as they can pay for.

The lusts and greeds of the body scandalize the Soul; but it has to come to heel.

Thank heavens, the sun has gone in and I don’t have to go out and enjoy it.

There are people whose society I find delicious; but when I sit alone and think of them I shudder.