Some cynical Frenchman has said that there are two parties to a love-transaction: the one who loves and the other who condescends to be so treated.

There are many sham diamonds in this life which pass for real, and vice versa.

An intelligent wife can make her home, in spite of exigencies, pretty much what she pleases.

A cheerful look brings joy to the heart.

Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry for anyone who dies.

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.

Time passes, Time the consoler, Time the anodyne.