“Whatever bears affinity to cunning is despicable.”

“Such squeamish youths as cannot bear to be connected with a little absurdity are not worth a regret.”

“But do not be cast down. Such squeamish youths as cannot bear to be connected with a little absurdity are not worth a regret”

“There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me.”

“Men of sense, whatever you may choose to say, do not want silly wives.”

“I have no pretensions whatever to that kind of elegance which consists in tormenting a respectable man.”

“But remember that the pain of parting from friends will be felt by every body at times, whatever be their education or state.”