The most practical thing in the world is common sense and common humanity.
My vigour, vitality, and cheek repel me. I am the kind of woman I would run from.
Jakie, is it my birthday or am I dying ?
If I were your wife I would put poison in your coffee.
Pioneers may be picturesque figures, but they are often rather lonely ones.
Years ago, I thought old age would be dreadful, because I should not be able to do things I would want to do. Now I find there is nothing I want to do after all