Life, I fancy, would very often be insupportable, but for the luxury of self-compassion. - George Gissing

He inspired no distrust; his good nature seemed all-pervading; he had the air of one who lavishes disinterested counsel, and ever so little exalts himself with his facile exuberance of speech. The Whirlpool

. . . the love of a man and a woman who can think intelligently may be the best thing life has to offer them.

We have bidden the world go round for our amusement; henceforth it is our occupation to observe and discuss and make merry.