an old woman ... is a person who has no sense of decency; if once she takes to living, the devil himself can't get rid of her.
Fanny BurneyShe [Evelina] is not, indeed, like most modern young ladies; to be known in half an hour; her modest worth, and fearful excellence, require both time and encouragement to show themselves.
Fanny BurneyTo a heart formed for friendship and affection the charms of solitude are very short-lived.
Fanny Burney