Uncertainty and expectation are the joys of life. Security is an insipid thing.

Women are like tricks by sleight of hand, Which, to admire, we should not understand.

'Tis well enough for a servant to be bred at an University. But the education is a little too pedantic for a gentleman.

I know that's a secret, for it's whispered every where.

Suspense is worse than disappointment.

The light has gone out of my life.

I am the only being whose doom No tongue would ask no eye would mourn I never caused a thought of gloom A smile of joy since I was born In secret pleasure - se…