“A smile flickered over his lips, but found no purchase”

“A smile flickered over his lips, but found no purchase”

“I've never asked you to give the least considerations to my feelings." He could picture her holding the word with fingertips at arm's length, like a scullery maid disposing of a dead rat.”

“The smallest grain of natural honesty and benevolence has more effect on men’s conduct, than the most pompous views suggested by theological theories and systems.”