Laurence Sterne

Courtship consists in a number of quiet attentions, not so pointed as to alarm, nor so vague as not to read more

Courtship consists in a number of quiet attentions, not so pointed as to alarm, nor so vague as not to be understood

Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.

Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.

Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other.

Pain and pleasure, like light and darkness, succeed each other.

These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo
to communicate.

These things by reason of our friendship I have not hesitated glo
to communicate.

'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause -- and of obstinacy in a bad one.

'Tis known by the name of perseverance in a good cause -- and of obstinacy in a bad one.