Human minds are more full of mysteries than any written book and more changeable than the cloud shapes in the air.

You say often you wish a library; here I gif you one; for between these two lids (he meant covers) is many books in one. Read him well, and he will help you much; for the study of character in this book will help you to read it in the world, and paint it with your pen.

Don't try to make me grow up before my time.

Human minds are more full of mysteries than any written book and more changeable than the cloud shapes in the air.

…misfortune was much more interesting to her than good luck.

I wish I had no heart, it aches so.

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