Honeymoon lasts not nowadays above a fortnight.

The mind can be but full. It will be as much filled with a small disagreeable occurrence, having no other, as with a large one.

Though a censure lies against those who are poor and proud, yet is Pride sooner to be forgiven in a poor person than in a rich one; since in the latter it is insult and arrogance; in the former, it may be a defense against temptations to dishonesty; and, if manifested on proper occasions, may indicate a natural bravery of mind, which the frowns of fortune cannot depress.

'Passion' a word which involves so many feelings. I feel it when we touch; I feel it when we kiss; I feel it when I look at you. For you are my passion; my one true love.

The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.

For the human mind is seldom at stay: If you do not grow better, you will most undoubtedly grow worse.

Great allowances ought to be made for the petulance of persons labouring under ill-health.