Unless one is wealthy there is no use in being a charming fellow. Romance is the priviledge of the rich, not the profession of the unemployed. The poor shall be practical and prosaic. It is better to have a permanent income than to be fascinating.

“Besides, every experience is of value, and whatever one may say against marriag…”

“Weak? Oh, I am sick of hearing that phrase. Sick of using it about others. Weak…”

“Because you have the most marvellous youth, and youth is the one thing worth ha…”

“The best way to make children good is to make them happy.”