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

From sixteen to twenty, all women, kept in humor by their hopes and by their attractions, appear to be good-natured.

Superstitious notions propagated in infancy are hardly ever totally eradicate, not even in minds grown strong enough to despise the like credulous folly in others.

Quantity in diet is more to be regarded than quality. A full meal is a great enemy both to study and industry.

Love is not a volunteer thing.

Love gratified is love satisfied, and love satisfied is indifference begun.

Platonic love is platonic nonsense.