Capriciousness

But love must be a pleasure, and if I do not find in it the satisfaction of what you call my capriciousness, but which is really my desire, my life, my love, I do not want it; I prefer to live alone. ❋ Various (N/A)

Robert Burton threw light on the "capriciousness" and accidentally of this kind of (apparent) amorous preference when he wrote that "it is impossible, almost, for two young folks equal in years to live together and not be in love;" and further he says, sagaciously: ❋ Henry Theophilus Finck (1890)

Not more surprised than alarmed, China Aster thought of taking steamboat to go and see Orchis, but he was saved that expense by the unexpected arrival in Marietta of Orchis in person, suddenly called there by that strange kind of capriciousness lately characterizing him. ❋ Unknown (1857)

Aster thought of taking steamboat to go and see Orchis, but he was saved that expense by the unexpected arrival in Marietta of Orchis in person, suddenly called there by that strange kind of capriciousness lately characterizing him. ❋ Herman Melville (1855)

Yanukovich says the pro-European Tymoshenko should start acting like the prime minister that she currently is or "get back to the kitchen" and continue her "capriciousness" there. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The joys of the story -- Aang's impish capriciousness, Katara's valiance, Soka's buffoonery, even Uncle Iroh's avuncular charm -- have all been el […] (author unknown) ❋ Unknown (2010)

If you pay attention you realize the future only allows humanity and nature opportunities to exercise capriciousness. ❋ Larry Strattner (2011)

Associated Press Even before this case, India's tax system had a formidable reputation for capriciousness. ❋ Unknown (2012)