The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.
A husband's mother and his wife had generally better be visitors than inmates.
Tutors who make youth learned do not always make them virtuous.
All our pursuits, from childhood to manhood, are only trifles of different sorts and sizes, proportioned to our years and views.
The plays and sports of children are as salutary to them as labor and work are to grown persons.
Where words are restrained, the eyes often talk a great deal.
