It is comparatively easy to leave a mistress, but very hard to be left by one.

Come children, let us shut up the box and the puppets, for our play is played out.

Certain it is that scandal is good brisk talk, whereas praise of one's neighbor is by no means lively hearing. An acquaintance grilled, scored, devilled, and served with mustard and cayenne pepper excites the appetite; whereas a slice of cold friend with currant jelly is but a sickly, unrelishing meat.

Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?

Let us be very gentle with our neighbors' failings, and forgive our friends their debts as we hope ourselves to be forgiven.

Charlotte, having seen his body Borne before her on a shutter, Like a well-conducted person, Went on cutting bread and butter.

There is a skeleton in every house.