... up to this date, I have never been shut up in a separate room, or hedged off with any observances. My study, all the study I have attained to, is the little 2nd drawing room where all the (feminine) life of the house goes on; and I don't think I have ever had two hours undisturbed (except at night, when everybody is in bed) during my whole literary life.

The incomprehensibleness of women is an old theory, but what is that to the curious wondering observation with which wives, mothers, and sisters watch the other unreasoning animal in those moments when he has snatched the reins out of their hands, and is not to be spoken to! . It is best to let him come to, and feel his own helplessness.

Oh, never mind the fashion. When one has a style of one's own, it is always twenty times better.

One only says it is one's duty when one has something disagreeable to do.

There's looks as speaks as strong as words.

Temptations come, as a general rule, when they are sought.

It is so seldom in this world that things come just when they are wanted.