understanding Quotes

A mind lively and at ease, can do with seeing nothing, and can see nothing that does not answer.

How quick come the reasons for approving what we like!

It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are they the result of previous study?

Oh! do not attack me with your watch. A watch is always too fast or too slow. I cannot be dictated to by a watch.

One half of the world cannot understand the pleasures of the other.

Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.

The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love.

Where an opinion is general, it is usually correct.

Is not general incivility the very essence of love?

Husbands and wives generally understand when opposition will be vain.