“The fame of an actor is won in minutes and seconds, not in years. The latter are only helpful in the recurrence of opportunities; in the possibilities of repetition.”

“When duty, a cause, etc., is the fixed point, the latter force is paramount, and only accident or a series of accidents can balance it.”

“Good women tell all their lives, and by day and by hour and by minute, such things that angels can read. ”

“No one but a woman can help a man when he is in trouble of the heart.”

“The waves rose in growing fury, each over-topping its fellow, till in a very few minutes the lately glassy sea was like a roaring and devouring monster.”

“Though sympathy alone can't alter facts, it can help to make them more bearable.”

“I feared to go very far from the station, as we had arrived late and would start as near the correct time as possible.”