The familiarities of the gaming-table contribute very much to the decay of politeness ... The pouts and quarrels that naturally arise from disputes must put an end to all complaisance, or even good will towards one another.

It has all been most interesting.

We are no more free agents than the queen of clubs when she victoriously takes prisoner the knave of hearts.

Life is too short for a long story

Time has the same effect on the mind as on the face; the predominant passion and the strongest feature become more conspicuous from the others retiring.

Men are vile inconstant toads.

The ultimate end of your education was to make you a good wife.