In the books I read the sinners are always more interesting than the saints, and in real life good people are dismally dull. I've no desire to be wicked, but I do want to be happy. A short life and a gay one for me and I'm willing to pay for my pleasure if it is necessary.

…proved that woman isn't a half but a whole human being, and can stand alone.

Do the things you know, and you shall learn the truth you need to know.

She is too fond of books, and it has turned her brain.

...and the most intense desire gave force to her passionate words as the girl glanced despairingly about the dreary room like a caged creature on the point of breaking loose.

She fell into the moody, miserable state of mind which often comes when strong wills have to yield to the inevitable.

Poor dull Concord. Nothing colorful has come through here since the Redcoats.