She well knew the great architectural secret of decorating her constructions, and never descended to construct a decoration. - Anthony Trollope

Her virtues were too numerous to describe, and not sufficiently interesting to deserve description.

"My dear, the truth must be spoken. I declare I don't think I ever saw a young woman so improvident as you are. When are you to begin to think about getting married if you don't do it now?"
"I shall never begin to think about it, till I buy my wedding clothes."

There are moments in which stupid people say clever things, obtuse people say sharp things, and good-natured people say ill-natured things.