Thinking more of others’ happiness than of her own was very fine; but…

It is odd enough to see how the entrance of a person of the opposite sex into an assemblage of either men or women calms down the little discordances and the disturbance of mood.

That kind of patriotism which consists in hating all other nations.

A wise parent humours the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and adviser when his absolute rule shall cease.

Were all men equal to-night, some would get the start by rising an hour earlier to-morrow.

Trust a girl of sixteen for knowing well if she is pretty; concerning her plainness she may be ignorant.

It was his general plan to repress emotion by not showing the sympathy he felt.