We travellers are in very hard circumstances. If we say nothing but what has been said before us, we are dull and have observed nothing. If we tell anything new, we are laughed at as fabulous and romantic.
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.
We are no more free agents than the queen of clubs when she victoriously takes prisoner the knave of hearts.
