If people only made prudent marriages, what a stop to population there would be!
William Makepeace ThackerayWhen a mother, as fond mothers will; vows that she knows every thought in her daughter's heart, I think she pretends to know a great deal too much.
William Makepeace ThackerayCharming Alnaschar visions! it is the happy privilege of youth to construct you.
William Makepeace ThackerayAn intelligent wife can make her home, in spite of exigencies, pretty much what she pleases.
William Makepeace Thackeray