That acknowledgment of weakness which we make in imploring to be relieved from hunger and from temptation is surely wisely put in our daily prayer. Think of it, you who are rich, and take heed how you turn a beggar away.

A snob is that man or woman who is always pretending to be something better--especially richer or more fashionable--than he is.

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.

The affection of young ladies is of as rapid growth as Jack's beanstalk, and reaches up to the sky in a night.

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.

Bad husbands will make bad wives.

Benevolence and feeling ennoble the most trifling actions.