sometimes the very faults of parents produce a tendency to opposite virtues in their children.

First loves are not necessarily more foolish than others; but the chances are certainly against them. Proximity of time or place, a variety of accidental circumstances more than the essential merits of the object, often produce what is called first love.

Let the sexes mutually forgive each other their follies; or, what is much better, let them combine their talents for their general advantage.

Bishop Wilkins prophesied that the time would come when gentlemen, when they were to go on a journey, would call for their wings as regularly as they call for their boots.

sometimes the very faults of parents produce a tendency to opposite virtues in their children.

How success changes the opinion of men!

Beauty is a great gift of heaven; not for the purpose of female vanity, but a great gift for one who loves, and wishes to be beloved.