“Worry is throwing good shillings at trouble that hasn't happened yet.”

“My brother said that at Eton, students were told caning builds character. I suppose girls are caned less because we aren't thought to have much character.""Which is the sort of thing males say when they don't know any women.”

“What is it with you and throwing husbands off of the roof?”

“A witty vicar once said that a good marriage is like a pair of scissors with the couple inseparable joined, often moving in opposite directions, yet always destroying anyone who comes between them. The trick is for the blades to learn to work smoothly together, so as not to cut each other.”

“Jack was unexpectedly moved when he swore allegiance to the king and country. He had served both for years, could easily have laid down his life. Yet it was different to pledge his loyalty and best efforts toward governing this nation. Dying was easier than making good laws.”

“It is history and as such it is good for teachings only, it cannot change the future unless you dwell on it, unless you let it.”

“Why would you ever choose to die?’‘Because a life with no end loses meaning. Death defines life.One day, I hope to find a good reason to die.”