farewell' is a monster among words, and never yet sounded kindly in any ear.

How much the more in judging of the human heart should we distrust all fashionable airs and graces, all tricks and smartness, learnt only to please the outward gaze

It is indeed in many ways more comfortable to belong to that section of society whose action are not publicly canvassed and discussed

farewell' is a monster among words, and never yet sounded kindly in any ear.

Who has told you that the fruit belies the flower? For the fruit you have not tasted, and the flower you know but by report.

In few people is discretion stronger than the desire to tell a good story.

How strange a thing is the heart of man!