it is better to know as little as possible of the defects of the person with whom you are to pass your life.
Whoever lives in Berlin note, and doesn't die of Liberalism, will never die of vexation!
Any other vexations to report?" he asks. "I love the word 'vexations.'" "It's the 'x.' Nice to jump off a 'v' and bite into an 'x' like that." "Just the usual ones," she says. "How was the weekend?" "Vexing. Not really, I just wanted to say it. You?
There is not much less vexation in the government of a private family than in the managing of an entire state.
The fear of God is freedom, joy, and peace; And makes all ills that vex us here to cease.
It's the curse of motherhood. You're required to love us even when we vex you.
This has to be the most self-centered thing I've ever said, but no, I think you just wanted to vex me.
All thy vexations Were but my trials of thy love, and thou Hast strangely stood the test; here, afore heaven, I ratify this my rich gift.
O, let him pass. He hates him That would upon the rack of this tough world Stretch him out longer.
From the midst of the very fountain of pleasure, something of bitterness arises to vex us in the flower of enjoyment.