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.

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.

Men know no medium: They will either, spaniel-like, fawn at your feet, or be ready to leap into your lap.

O! what a Godlike Power is that of doing Good! I envy the Rich and the Great for nothing else!

The World, thinking itself affronted by superior merit, takes delight to bring it down to its own level.

What a world is this! What is there in it desirable? The good we hope for so strangely mixed, that one knows not what to wish for!And one half of mankind tormenting the other, and being tormented themselves in tormenting!

There hardly can be a greater difference between any two men, than there too often is, between the same man, a lover and a husband.