I am forced, as I have often said, to try to make myself laugh, that I may not cry: for one or other I must do.
Samuel RichardsonLove is a blazing, crackling, green-wood flame, as much smoke as flame; friendship, married friendship particularly, is a steady,intense, comfortable fire. Love, in courtship, is friendship in hope; in matrimony, friendship upon proof.
Samuel RichardsonA beautiful woman must expect to be more accountable for her steps, than one less attractive.
Samuel RichardsonWhy Do We Procrastinate? P - postponing life R - resisting change O - overly cautious C - contemplating course of action R - reasoning and justifying A - afraid of success S - summoning up some courage T - trouble moving forward I - inability to see the outcome N - not able to trust in your abilities to make decisions A - attempting to control the situation T - time to reflect on your motives E - erodes progress
Samuel Richardson