I certainly will not persuade myself to feel more than I do. I am quite enough in love. I should be sorry to be more

There are secrets in all families.

Yes, I found myself, by insensible degrees, sincerely fond of her; and the happiest hours of my life were what I spent with her.

No one can be really esteemed accomplished who does not greatly surpass what is usually met with.

[W]here other powers of entertainment are wanting, the true philosopher will derive benefit from such as are given.

I have never yet known what it was to separate esteem from love

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