"They arise chiefly from what is passing at the time, and though I sometimes amuse myself with suggesting and arranging such little elegant compliments as may be adapted to ordinary occasions, I always wish to give them as unstudied an air as possible."
– Oh ! spontanément, en général. Je m’amuse aussi parfois a en préparer quelques-uns d’avance, mais je m’efforce toujours de les placer de façon aussi naturelle que possible.