You think of right and wrong, where we should speak only of what is or is not punishable.

You can make a favourite if you will pay the price.

Could you endure to be hated in your own home, or I to know that you deserved it?
Or, if you could, could you bear to see me hated and my life made miserable ?" "They dare not!" I returned angrily fearing that they had dared, and that she had already felt the spite she was so careful not to provoke.
"Do you think that feminine malice cannot contrive to envenom a dozen stings that I could not explain if I would, and you could not deal with if I did ?" "But," I replied, "it seems admitted that there is no such thing as right or custom.

As Enva said, I have bought and paid for them, and may do what I please within the contract; and you agree that is just what any other man in this world would do." "Yes," returned Eveena, "and I watched your face while Enva spoke.

How did you like her doctrine?
Of course you may do as you please--if you can please.