Her father guarded her, and she guarded herself; for there are no padlocks, bolts, or bars, that secure a maiden better than her own reserve.

I have always heard, Sancho, that doing good to base fellows is like throwing water into the sea.

Take away the cause, and the effect ceases.

A knight errant who turns mad for a reason deserves neither merit nor thanks. The thing is to do it without cause

One who has not only the four S's, which are required in every good lover, but even the whole alphabet; as for example... Agreeable, Bountiful, Constant, Dutiful, Easy, Faithful, Gallant, Honorable, Ingenious, Kind, Loyal, Mild, Noble, Officious, Prudent, Quiet, Rich, Secret, True, Valiant, Wise; the X indeed, is too harsh a letter to agree with him, but he is Young and Zealous.

Old, that's an affront no woman can well bear.

By the streets of 'by and by,' one arrives at the house of 'never'.