But, ah me! where is the faultless human creature who can persevere in a good resolution, without sometimes failing and falling back?

“At any time, and under any circumstances of human interest, is it not strange t…”

“The dull people decided years and years ago, as everyone knows, that novel-writ…”

“Lord! haven't I seen you with the greatest authors in your hands, and don't I k…”

“Now I will be anything else you please, except dull. You may say I have been du…”