Her interest in natural history was confined to observation of the crows' feet gathering around her eyes.

Learning history is easy; learning its lessons seems almost impossibly difficult.

He who enjoys a good neighbor, said the Greeks, has a precious possession. Same goes for neighbour's wife.

Getting married is a serious matter for a girl; not getting married is even more serious.

One should not exaggerate the importance of trifles. Life, for instance, is much too short to be taken seriously.

Her interest in natural history was confined to observation of the crows' feet gathering around her eyes.

He followed in his father's footsteps, but his gait was somewhat erratic.