What is a gentleman? It is to be honest, to be gentle, to be generous, to be brave, to be wise; and possessed of all these qualities to exercise them in the most graceful manner.

I never knew whether to pity or congratulate a man on coming to his senses.

Every man ought to be in love a few times in his life, and to have a smart attack of the fever. You are better for it when it is over: the better for your misfortune, if you endure it with a manly heart; how much the better for success, if you win it and a good wife into the bargain!

When I say that I know women, I mean I know that I don't know them. Every single woman I ever knew is a puzzle to me, as, I have no doubt, she is to herself.

To see a young couple loving each other is no wonder; but to see an old couple loving each other is the best sight of all.

The book of female logic is blotted all over with tears, and Justice in their courts is forever in a passion.

Pray, dear madam, another glass; it is Christmas time, it will do you no harm.