Not very good, I am afraid. But now really, do not you think Udolpho the nicest book in the world?" "The nicest—by which I suppose you mean the neatest. That must depend upon the binding.

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; it is selfishness and impatience rather than generosity and fortitude, that one hears of. There is so little real friendship in the world! – and unfortunately' (speaking low and tremulously) 'there are so many who forget to think seriously till it is almost too late.

There is not the hundredth part of the wine consumed in this kingdom that there ought to be. Our foggy climate wants help.

What one means one day, you know, one may not mean the next. Circumstances change, opinions alter.

Always resignation and acceptance. Always prudence and honour and duty. Elinor, where is your heart?

Angry people are not always wise.

If I could not be persuaded into doing what I thought wrong, I never will be tricked into it.