Change, change,--we all covet change.
Nearly all men are slaves for the same reason that the Spartans assigned for the servitude of the Persians -- lack of power to pronounce the syllable, "No." To be able to utter that word and live alone, are the only means to preserve one's freedom and one's character.
A lover is a man who tries to be more amiable than it is possible for him to be.
Marriage follows on love as smoke on flame.
She commands who is blest with indifference.
If a woman were about to proceed to her execution, she would demand a little time to perfect her toilet.