“A little reckless bravery may end up saving your life.”

“Sir Henry fixed him with a keen eye.'Odd name, Tom Skatt - eh?''Thats right''You don't think we could be related?'Tom looked up at his great-great-great-uncle and smiled.'I don't think so''No,' grinned Sir Henry "no, of course not”

“...they did not come down hard on Leone because she had murdered her lover. It was because her sister was a nun.”

“The doors of opportunity flung wide”

“You start with the sublime and end up in an alley jerking away for dear life.”

“You must save what you can of your life; you musn't lose it all simply because you've lost a part.”

“Make up to a good one and marry here, and your life will become much more interesting.”