Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings.

I am determined that only the deepest love will induce me into matrimony. So... I shall end an old maid, and teach your ten children to embroider cushions and play their instruments very ill.

Here and there, human nature may be great in times of trial, but generally speaking it is its weakness and not its strength that appears in a sick chamber.

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

A fondness for reading, which, properly directed, must be an education in itself.

her spirits wanted the solitude and silence which only numbers could give.

The mere habit of learning to love is the thing; and a teachableness of disposition in a young lady is a great blessing