The longer a woman remains single, the more apprehensive she will be of entering into the state of wedlock. At seventeen or eighteen, a girl will plunge into it, sometimes without either fear or wit; at twenty, she will begin to think; at twenty-four, will weigh and discriminate; at twenty-eight, will be afraid of venturing; at thirty, will turn about, and look down the hill she has ascended, and sometimes rejoice, sometimes repent, that she has gained that summit sola.
Samuel RichardsonI never knew a man who deserved to be thought well of for his morals who had a slight opinion of our Sex in general.
Samuel RichardsonA good man will honor him who lives up to his religious profession, whatever it be.
Samuel Richardson'Passion' a word which involves so many feelings. I feel it when we touch; I feel it when we kiss; I feel it when I look at you. For you are my passion; my one true love.
Samuel Richardson