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.

People hardly ever do anything in anger, of which they do not repent.

To be a clergyman, and all that is compassionate and virtuous, ought to be the same thing.

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

'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.

If the education and studies of children were suited to their inclinations and capacities, many would be made useful members of society that otherwise would make no figure in it.

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!