Whenever we approve, we can find a hundred good reasons to justify our approbation. Whenever we dislike, we can find a thousand to justify our dislike.

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

All that hoops are good for is to clean dirty shoes and keep fellows at a distance.

A beautiful woman must expect to be more accountable for her steps, than one less attractive.

Those who respect age, deserve to live to be old, and to be respected themselves.

Twenty-four is a prudent age for women to marry at.

Handsome husbands often make a wife's heart ache.