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

Phoebe Marks was a person who never lost her individuality. Silent and self-contained, she seemed to hold herself within herself, and take no colour from the outer world.

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.

Why is it so difficult to love wisely, so easy to love too well?

Amiability is the redeeming quality of fools.

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

Our virtues, as well as our vices, are often scourges for our own backs.