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

Self-assertion may deceive the ignorant for a time; but when the noise dies away, we cut open the drum, and find it was emptiness that made the music.

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

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

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.

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.

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