Don't mind me. I'm as happy as a cricket here.

Ridicule is often harder to bear than self-denial.

The female population exceeds the male, you know, especially in New England, which accounts for the high state of culture we are in, perhaps.

...and clung more closely to the dear human love, from which our Father never means us to be weaned, but through which He draws us closer to Himself.

I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.

... because I have fallen in love with so many pretty girls and never once the least bit with any man.

Fame is a very good thing to have in the house, but cash is more convenient.