With men he can be rational and unaffected, but when he has ladies to please, every feature works.

They were within twenty yards of each other, and so abrupt was his appearance, that it was impossible to avoid his sight. Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of each were overspread with the deepest blush. He absolutely started, and for a moment seemed immoveable from surprise; but shortly recovering himself, advanced towards the party, and spoke to Elizabeth, if not in terms of perfect composure, at least of perfect civility.

There was no being displeased with such an encourager, for his admiration made him discern a likeness before it was possible.

Marianne was silent; it was impossible for her to say what she did not feel, however trivial the occasion.

I have no pretensions whatever to that kind of elegance which consists in tormenting a respectable man.

How horrible it is to have so many people killed! And what a blessing that one cares for none of them!

In every power, of which taste is the foundation, excellence is pretty fairly divided between the sexes.