At first sight, his address is certainly not striking; and his person can hardly be called handsome, till the expression of his eyes, which are uncommonly good, and the general sweetness of his countenance, is perceived.

A natural sequel of an unnatural beginning.

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.

One word from you shall silence me forever.

With women, the heart argues, not the mind.

Those who have not more must be satisfied with what they have.

one day in the country is exactly like another.