Were it not for the amusement of our books, we should be moped to death for want of occupation. It rains incessantly. ... we tickle ourselves in order to laugh; to so low an ebb are we reduced.

I know of no sorrow greater than that occasioned by a delay of the post.

Religious people spend so much time with their confessors because they like to talk about themselves.

Occupation is the best safeguard for women under all circumstances--mental or physical, or both. Cupid extinguishes his torch in the atmosphere of industry.

matrimony is a very dangerous disorder; I had rather drink.

Were it not for the amusement of our books, we should be moped to death for want of occupation. It rains incessantly. ... we tickle ourselves in order to laugh; to so low an ebb are we reduced.

There is nothing so lovely as to be beautiful. Beauty is a gift of God and we should cherish it as such.