To what a bad choice is many a worthy woman betrayed, by that false and inconsiderate notion, That a reformed rake makes the best husband!
Platonic love is platonic nonsense.
Tired of myself longing for what I have not
All human excellence is but comparative — there are persons who excel us, as much as we fancy we excel the meanest.
People hardly ever do anything in anger, of which they do not repent.
Good men must be affectionate men.