Where youth and diffidence are united, it requires uncommon steadiness of reason to resist the attraction of being called the most... charming girl in the world.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
I feel that you will not only be the making of my happiness, but also of my fortunes or success in life. The truth is I never did ...half try to be anything, or do anything. There was no motive ... and so I have lived, not an idle, but a useless sort of life. Hereafter I hope all that will be quite changed.... I shall have purpose and steadiness to keep ever doing, looking to your happiness and approval as my best reward.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
The steadiness of English society, a necessary consequence of aristocratic institutions and habits, makes the English generally re...served and not easily excitable. The same cause gives stability to their views and inclinations. They are slow to promise, but you can depend upon them, they generally keep their word. It is difficult to get an English friend, but he remains a friend for life. The American character is more amiable, though often less reliable. The Americans are cordial, frank, anxious to oblige, and ready to make friends. In the fulness of their heart, they generally promise more than they can keep. Easily excited, they are not seldom deceived by their impressions, which, therefore, are often only transient.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
I have seen some who did not know when to turn aside their eyes in meeting yours. A truly confident and magnanimous spirit is wise...r than to contend for the mastery in such encounters. Serpents alone conquer by the steadiness of their gaze. My friend looks me in the face and sees me, that is all.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
I often accuse my finest acquaintances of an immense frivolity; for, while there are manners and compliments we do not meet, we do... not teach one another the lessons of honesty and sincerity that the brutes do, or of steadiness and solidity that the rocks do. The fault is commonly mutual; however, for we do not habitually demand any more of each other.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
So in the world: 'tis furnished well with men, And men are flesh and blood, and apprehensive;... Yet in the number I do know but one That unassailable holds on his rank, Unshaked of motion; and that I am he.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »