Life is such a very troublesome matter, when all is said and done, that it's as well even to take its blessings quietly.

A modern writer likens coquettes to those hunters who do not eat the game which they have successfully pursued.

The strongest proof of repentance is the endeavor to atone.

There can be no reconciliation where there is no open warfare. There must be a battle, a brave boisterous battle, with pennants waving and cannon roaring, before there can be peaceful treaties and enthusiastic shaking of hands.

Paris is a mighty schoolmaster, a grand enlightener of the provincial intellect.

You seem to have quite a taste for discussing these horrible subjects," she said, rather scornfully; "you ought to have been a detective police officer.

How chronic is the unconcern of men and women of the world!