We are no more free agents than the queen of clubs when she victoriously takes prisoner the knave of hearts.
In short I will part with anything for you but you.
Life is too short for a long story.
I don't say 'Tis impossible for an impudent man not to rise in the world, but a moderate merit with a large share of impudence is more probable to be advanced than the greatest qualifications without it.
The ultimate end of your education was to make you a good wife.
A face is too slight a foundation for happiness.
