ridicule is often harder to bear than self-denial.

“I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.”

“You don’t need scores of suitors. You need only one… if he’s the right one.”

“Boys don't gush, so I can stand it. The last time I let in a party of girls, on…”

“…the little girls wore a grave, troubled expression, as if sorrow was a new exp…”