I cannot comprehend the neglect of a family library in such days as these." - Mr. Darcy

That will do extremely well, child. You have delighted us long enough. Let the other young ladies have time to exhibit.

I am sorry to tell you that I am getting very extravagant and spending all my money: and what is worse for you, I have been spending yours too.

Till this moment I never knew myself.

No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy, would have supposed her born to be a heroine... But from fifteen to seventeen she was in training for a heroine.

Dearest, loveliest Elizabeth! What do I not owe you! You taught me a lesson, hard indeed at first, but most advantageous. By you, I was properly humbled.

I am afraid that the pleasantness of an employment does not always evince its propriety.