One cannot know what a man really is by the end of a fortnight.

If you were to give me forty such men, I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness. No, no, let me shift for myself; and, perhaps, if I have very good luck, I may meet with another Mr. Collins in time.

It is wonderful, for almost all his actions may be traced to pride;-and pride has often been his best friend.

Everything nourishes what is strong already

I would rather have young people settle on a small income at once, and have to struggle with a few difficulties together, than be involved in a long engagement.

If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad.

You, of all people, deserve a happy ending Despite everything that happened to you, you aren't bitter You aren't cold You've just retreated a little and been shy, and that's okay If I were a fairy godmother, I would give you your heart's desire in an instant And I would wipe away your tears and tell you not to cry "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of"