“…having learned that people cannot be moulded like clay…”

“Jo had learned that hearts, like flowers, cannot be rudely handled, but must open naturally…”

“It takes people a long time to learn the difference between talent and genius, especially ambitious young men and women.”

“You have grown abominably lazy, and you like gossip, and waste time on frivolous things, you are contented to be petted and admired by silly people, instead of being loved and respected by wise ones.”

“…young minds cannot be driven…”

“People don't have fortunes left them in that style nowadays; men have to work and women to marry for money. It's a dreadfully unjust world.”

“…in silence learned the sweet solace which affection administers to sorrow.”