Women would rather be kissed than be sonnetted,--which is mighty lucky
for the majority of men!

* * *

The most interesting man or woman is--well, perhaps the one most
interested in us.

The least interesting man or woman is--well, perhaps the one most
interested in him-or her-self.

* * *

Never fear but that one woman will urge your suit with another (unless,
of course, that other is a rival); for

Match-making is one of the most fascinating of feminine avocations.

* * *

When a woman allows it to be understood that she considers herself
irresistible to the other sex, she draws upon herself the odium of her
own. By the other sex, however, such a woman is very differently
regarded. Indeed,

Men regard the avowed coquette not at all with malice, but with a very
opposite feeling, of which perhaps amusement, admiration, and a certain
amicable defiance are the chief ingredients.