It goes far towards reconciling me to being a woman, when I reflect that I am thus in no danger of ever marrying one.

I wish you would moderate that fondness you have for your children. I do not mean you should abate any part of your care, or not do your duty to them in its utmost extent, but I would have you early prepare yourself for disappointments, which are heavy in proportion to their being surprising.

It goes far towards reconciling me to being a woman, when I reflect that I am thus in no danger of ever marrying one.

Satire should, like a polished razor keen, Wound with a touch that's scarcely felt or seen.

Let this great maxim be my virtue's guide,- In part she is to blame that has been tried: He comes too near that comes to be denied.

I hate the noise and hurry inseparable from great Estates and Titles, and look upon both as blessings that ought only to be given to fools, for 'Tis only to them that they are blessings.

And we meet, with champagne and a chicken, at last.