Surely a pretty woman never looks prettier than when making tea.
The strongest proof of repentance is the endeavor to atone.
How chronic is the unconcern of men and women of the world!
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.
Why is it so difficult to love wisely, so easy to love too well?
Of course there are exceptional circumstances, and there is exceptional talent; but, unhappily, exceptional talent does not always win its reward unless favoured by exceptional circumstances.