Lord of himself; that heritage of woe!

A bargain is in its very essence a hostile transaction do not all men try to abate the price of all they buy? I contend that a bargain even between brethren is a declaration of war.

My turn of mind is so given to taking things in the absurd point of view, that it breaks out in spite of me every now and then.

No ear can hear nor tongue can tell the tortures of the inward hell!

Oh! too convincing--dangerously dear-- In woman's eye the unanswerable tear! That weapon of her weakness she can wield, To save, subdue--at once her spear and shield.

I am acquainted with no immaterial sensuality so delightful as good acting.

I learned to love despair.