She preferred imaginary heroes to real ones, because when tired of them, the former could be shut up in the tin kitchen till called for, and the latter were less manageable.

A holiday isn't a holiday, without plenty of freedom and fun.

Mothers can forgive anything!

He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions.

I hate ordinary people!

I may be strong-minded, but no one can say I'm out of my sphere now, for woman's special mission is supposed to be drying tears and bearing burdens

Nothing provokes speculation more than the sight of a woman enjoying herself." -