But the spirit of Eve is strong in all her daughters.

There is very little real liberty in the world; even those who seem freest are often the most tightly bound. Law, custom, public opinion, fear or shame make slaves of us all, as you will find when you try your experiment.

Cast your bread upon the waters, and after many days it will come back buttered.

Young people think they never can change, but they do in the most wonderful manner, and very few die of broken hearts.

The fear of being an old maid made young girls rush into matrimony with a recklessness that astonishes.

…often between ourselves and those nearest and dearest to us there exists a reserve which it is very hard to overcome.

I can get on with wild beasts first-rate; but men rile me awfully.