I really don't see anything romantic in proposing. It is very romantic to be in love. But there is nothing romantic about a definite proposal. Why, one may be accepted. One usually is, I believe. Then the excitement is all over. The very essence of romance is uncertainty. If ever I get married, I'll certainly try to forget the fact.

Let me be surrounded by luxury, I can do without the necessities!

I will not bare my soul to their shallow prying eyes. My heart shall never be put under their microscope.

Give me the luxuries and I can dispense with the necessities.

Pessimist: One who, when he has the choice of two evils, chooses both.

I have invented an invaluable permanent invalid called Bunbury, in order that I may be able to go down into the country whenever I choose.

The systems that fail are those that rely on the permanency of human nature, and not its growth and development.