Jekyll had more than a father's interest; Hyde had more than a son's indifference.
I know what happiness is, for I have done good work.
But even if we take matrimony at its lowest, even if we regard it as no more than a sort of friendship recognized by the police, there must be degrees in the freedom and sympathy realized, and some principle to guide simple folk in their selection.
The truth that is suppressed by friends is the readiest weapon of the enemy.
Nothing like a little judicious levity.
You cannot run away from weakness; you must some time fight it out or perish; and if that be so, why not now, and where you stand?