Character is the governing element in life, and is above genius

True it is, as society is constituted, marriage becomes somewhat of a lottery—for all its votaries are either the victims of Cupid or cupidity; in either case, they are under the blinding influence of passion, and consequently but little …

Mammon is the largest slaveholder in the world.

Nonsense is to sense, as shade to light—it heightens effect.

How would that "excellent mystery"—wedded life, irradiate the world with its blessed influences, were the generous impulses and sentiments of courtship, but perpetuated in all their exuberant fullness during the sequel of marriage.

My heart to you is given: Oh, do give yours to me; We'll lock them up together, And throw away the key.

Dean Swift proposed to tax female beauty, and to leave every lady to rate her own charms. He said the tax would be cheerfully paid, and very productive.