What, indeed, does not that word "cheerfulness" imply? It means a contented spirit, it means a pure heart, it means a kind and loving disposition; it means humility and charity; it means a generous appreciation of others, and a modest opinion of self.

Next to eating good dinners, a healthy man with a benevolent turn of mind, must like, I think, to read about them.

Kindnesses are easily forgotten; but injuries! what worthy man does not keep those in mind?

Revenge may be wicked, but it’s natural.

The little cares, fears, tears, timid misgivings, sleepless fancies of I don't know how many days and nights, were forgotten under one moment's influence of that familiar, irresistible smile.

Titles are abolished; and the American Republic swarms with men claiming and bearing them.

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