Did you ever hear my definition of marriage? It is, that it resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they can not be separated; often moving in opp… - Sydney Smith

Married couples resemble a pair of scissors,
often moving in opposite directions,
yet punishing anyone who gets in between them

It is true that every increase of knowledge may possibly render depravity more depraved, as well as it may increase the strength of virtue. It is in itself only power; and its value depends on its application.

Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship.

Manners are the shadows of virtues; the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow-creatures love and respect. If we strive to become, then, what we strive to appear, manners may often be rendered useful guides to the performance of our duties.