A beautiful woman must expect to be more accountable for her steps, than one less attractive.

It is better to be thought perverse than insincere.

The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.

There would be no supporting life were we to feel quite as poignantly for others as we do for ourselves.

Women do not often fall in love with philosophers.

The plays and sports of children are as salutary to them as labor and work are to grown persons.

Love before marriage is absolutely necessary.