Fashion is a capricious deity.

In our present high state of civilization, people are so much alike, that anything at all odd comes on one with the freshness and character of an antique coin among smooth shillings.

I have still the best comforts of life - books and friendships - and I trust never to lose my relish for either.

Enthusiasm is very catching, especially when it is very eloquent.

I have had a great misfortune; my dear old dog is dead.

She was the prettiest, silliest, most affected, husband-hunting butterfly ever.

Well, great authors are great people - but I believe that they are best seen at a distance.