…men never forgive like women.

Simple, sincere people seldom speak much of their piety; it shows itself in acts rather than words, and has more influence than homilies or protestations.

I had a pleasant time with my mind, for it was happy.

Oh, Jo, how could you? Your one beauty.

If we are all alive ten years hence, let's meet, and see how many of us have got our wishes, or how much nearer we are then than now.

She had a womanly instinct that clothes possess an influence more powerful over many than the worth of character or the magic of manners.

You have grown abominably lazy, and you like gossip, and waste time on frivolous things, you are contented to be petted and admired by silly people, instead of being loved and respected by wise ones.