I feel sure that no girl would go to the altar if she knew all.
There is, however, another subject on which the Queen feels most strongly, and that is this horrible, brutalizing, un-Christian-like vivisection…It must really not be permitted. It is a disgrace to a civilized country.
Being pregnant is an occupational hazard of being a wife.
An ugly baby is a very nasty object - and the prettiest is frightful.
A marriage is no amusement but a solemn act, and generally a sad one.
Do not to let your feelings (very natural and usual ones) of momentary irritation and discomfort be seen by others don't (as you so often did and do) let every little feeling be read in your face and seen in your manner . . .