Most true.

I cannot give you my _excuses_ for this behaviour; this word _excuse_ implies confession of a fault, and I do not feel that I have been in fault.

The plain fact is, I _was_ not, I am not now, certain of my destiny.

On the contrary, I have been most uncertain, perplexed with contradictory schemes and proposals.

My time, as I have often told you, is fully occupied; yet I had many letters to write, which it was absolutely necessary should be written.