As sure as God is good, so surely there is no such thing as necessary evil.

Some voluntary castaways there will always be, whom no fostering kindness and no parental care can preserve from self-destruction; but if any are lost for want of care and culture, there is a sin of omission in the society to which they belong.

What will not woman, gentle woman dare; when strong affection stirs her spirit up?

No distance of place or lapse of time can lessen the friendship of those who are thoroughly persuaded of each other's worth.

As sure as God is good, so surely there is no such thing as necessary evil.

Give me a room whose every nook is dedicated to a book.

For society, of all places I have ever been, Norwich is the best.