People hardly ever do anything in anger, of which they do not repent.

We are all very ready to believe what we like.

Those who can least bear a jest upon themselves, will be most diverted with one passed on others.

Shame is a fitter and generally a more effectual punishment for a child than beating.

Marry first, and love will come after is a shocking assertion; since a thousand things may happen to make the state but barely tolerable, when it is entered into with mutual affection.

Those commands of superiors which are contrary to our first duties are not to be obeyed.

Love before marriage is absolutely necessary.