I don't at all like knowing what people say of me behind my back. It makes me far too conceited.

My dear father, if we men married the women we deserved, we should have a very bad time of it.

Now don't stir. I'll be back in five minutes. And don't fall into any temptations while I am away.

My dear father, when one pays a visit it is for the purpose of wasting other people's time, not one's own.

People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as if they believe that the world is alway…

In Paragon we met Mrs Foley & Mrs Dowdeswell with her yellow shawl airing out-& at the bottom of Kinsdown Hill we met a Gentleman in a Buggy, who on minute exa…

Retired to their tea and scandal, according to their ancient custom.