“ If you examine every thing which passes in a family under proper regulations, you will see that a good virtuous wife, shares with her husband all the pleasures or sorrow that may happen. His joy she encreases by adding her own, and his afflictions she alleviates by the part she bears in them. Conjugal affection, when it is sincere, seldom decreases; but, supposing the first transport of love to suffer an abatement, still a virtuous woman is the best friend a man can have ”

“ AS I have now satisfied your wish, in procuring you the desired master, I hope you will be mindful of the advice I gave you the last time I had the pleasure of seeing you. Consider your future prosperity depends upon your present attention; think no more of play, but devote your mind to business: In short, lose the boy by becoming the man; be obedient to all your master’s commands, follow his advice and example, and I make no doubt but you will become a worthy and respectable citizen. ”

“ This may appear somewhat extraordinary after the resolution that I made; but believe me, Sir, that resolution proceeded not from an aversion to women, as you have unkindly insinuated, but from motives of real tenderness and affection. My property was but small, and only sufficient for one person; by marrying, I not only endanger the happiness of myself, but perhaps bring misfortunes upon the head of a virtuous woman. If poverty knocks at the door, love not only gives admittance, but leaves the room ”

“ A husband may leave home and enjoy uninterrupted tranquillity, because he leaves the care of family concerns to a frugal and good housewife. If he has children—how sweet are the effects of his love, who will hereafter be the support of his old age? Single life in men can no where find the consolation and assistance that are to be met with in the society of women. ”

“ But, take notice, that when a repetition enforces an affection, it is then, instead of being a fault, deemed a beauty; there are many tautologies in our poets, which, in a great measure, add to their force and energy. I am proud to find my dear Harriot so correct in her spelling; there is nothing dignifies a female letter, more than this attention; a young lady should always have her dictionary near her, and never commit a word to paper that she entertains the least doubt of. ”

“ All politeness after marriage ceases: "A lover, when a husband, is a lover no more." This is a common saying, and I believe it is verified by almost every couple after the honeymoon. Good manners and respect generally cease after marriage, and of course ill-humour and anger fill their place! ”

“ It is a mistaken notion to think that learning in our sex is always united with stiff pedantry. They are ignorant and vain who make a boast of their qualifications; and it is those who pretend to the most that are generally the least endued with understanding: Never, my dear Harriot, affect superiority of knowledge ”

“ You pay uncommon attention, I understand, to your grammar, which gives me no little satisfaction; for I assure you, Harriot, nothing redounds more to the credit of a young lady, than writing and speaking correctly; how many of our sex expose themselves by corrupt phrases and false concords! ”

“ I should be both wanting in duty and gratitude, if I neglected your advice. I have no reason to complain. You have put me to a business I admire; and my master is as indulgent as my father. I am conscious of the necessity of my obedience and attention, and hope I shall never be deficient in either. ”

“ There is something unnatural in a man desiring to remain a bachelor all the days of his life? It is contradictory to the laws of reason and nature! He that hates a woman, hates the loveliesiet part of heaven's creation, and well deserves to be hated himself! I hope, then, my friend will change his opinion of a single life, and lay upon himself the injunction of matrimony, which, no doubt, will be more agreeable than he has hitherto thought it. He will, I hope, take in part the advice I here presume to give, and believe that I am, His sincere friend. ”

“ A young lady possessed of these desirable accomplishments, which can only be derived from proper governesses, needs no further qualifications to encounter the vicissitudes of life. I request, then, you will make a speedy application to your neighbour, Mrs.——. I wish to know her terms of teaching Dancing, Music, English, French, and especially all manner of needle-work; for, though Harriot will be mistress of a good fortune, it is, notwithstanding, indisputably necessary, that a young lady should know the proper use of her needle. ”

“ By the recommendation of a neighbour, who has expatiated much upon your character, I think proper, while commencing business, to make application to you, requesting you will send me a proper quantity of things for a young beginner, of the best quality, and on the most reasonable terms, which I think myself entitled to, as all our dealings, I intend, shall be ready money. ”

“ My daughter Harriot, is now arrived to an age that is not only the most capable of acquiring, but also of retaining instructions. I think it the duty of all fond mothers, according to the best of their abilities, to give their daughters a good education. ”

“ Sir, neithe my conduct nor manners render me a proper object for ill-timed wit or cruel sport: there is something however, in the latter part of your favour, which promises sincerity, and indicates honour. ”

“ Believe me, my dear Sir, I should never, notwithstanding all your persuasive arguments, have been tempted in my poor state to marry a woman, had not my uncle lately died and left me an estate, which, without an heir, must have perished in my family ”

“ I am happy that you take so much pleasure in learning, this being the time tor improvement. They repent generally all their lives, who neglect their studies in their early days. Youth is never to be redeemed. ”

“ The lady's terms being exceedingly moderate, and the rules of the school corresponding entirely with my wishes, l do not hesitate in sending her my dear girl immediately; assured, from the great encouragement which your polite favour has given me, that Harriot, during our separation, will, every opportunity, find a second mother in her mother's dear friend. ”