“It is the fault of the orders, which are too rigid. There is no allowance for a change in circumstance.”

“It is not true that men never change; they change for the worse, as well as for the better. It is not true they are ungrateful; more often the benefactor rates his favors higher than their worth; and often too he does not allow for circumstances. If few men have the moral force to resist impulses, most men do carry within themselves the germs of virtues as well as of vices, of heroism as well as of cowardice. Such is human nature — education and circumstances do the rest.”

“Vengeance is a delicious fruit, which must be allowed to ripen in order that it may be fully enjoyed.”

“A good marriage is one which allows for change and growth in the individuals and in the way they express their love. ”

“A man is made by his circumstances", said Guy. "If you want to change him, you must change his circumstances.”

“I don't know that love changes. People change. Circumstances change.”