I haven't much time to be fond of anything ... but when I have a moment's fondness to bestow, most times ... the roses get it. I began my life among them in my father's nursery garden, and I shall end my life among them, if I can. Yes. One of these days (please God) I shall retire from catching thieves, and try my hand at growing roses.

There are three things that none of the young men of the present generation can do.They can't sit over their wine;they can't play at wist;and they can't pay a lady a compliment.

I have always held the old-fashioned opinion that the primary object of work of fiction should be to tell a story.

Well may your heart believe the truths Well may your heart believe the truths I tell; 'Tis virtue makes the bliss, where'er we dwell.

I haven't much time to be fond of anything. But when I have a moment's fondness to bestow, most times the roses get it.

My hour for tea is half-past five, and my buttered toast waits for nobody.

I am not against hasty marriages where a mutual flame is fanned by an adequate income.