Cynicism is reality with an alternate spelling.
Forgetfulness is not to be purchased with a wish; and I cannot bestow my esteem on all who desire it, unless they deserve it too.
You might as well sell yourself to slavery at once, as marry man you dislike.
Intimate acquaintance must precede real friendship
There is always a but in this imperfect world.
Our children, Edward, Agnes, and little Mary, promise well; their education, for the time being, is chiefly committed to me; and they shall want no good thing that a mother's care can give. Our modest income is amply sufficient for our requirements; and by practising the economy we learnt in harder times, and never attempting to imitate our richer neighbours, we manage not only to enjoy comfort and contentment ourselves, but to have every year something to lay by for our children, and something to give to those who need it. And now I think I have said sufficient.
No generous mind delights to oppress the weak, but rather to cherish and protect.
I had no advice, no counsel, no encouragement, no consolation, no assistance, no support, of any kind, from anyone, that I can call to mind, as I hope to go to heaven!
A stone that looks satisfied with its position reflects the sense of ease the waller felt when placing it there.
Uge, save me from the sauce of their loveyness-raso Forest Born
Every believer is commanded to be plugged in to a local church.