How little of permanent happiness could belong to a couple who were only brought together because their passions were stronger than their virtue.

Nobody can tell what I suffer! But it is always so. Those who do not complain are never pitied.

It is a difference of opinion which does not admit of proof. We each begin probably with a little bias towards our own sex, and upon that bias build every circumstance in favour of it which has occurred within our own circle.

There are people, who the more you do for them, the less they will do for themselves.

Elinor could sit still no longer. She almost ran out of the room, and as soon as the door was closed, burst into tears of joy, which at first she thought would never cease.

You are too generous to trifle with me. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes are unchanged; but one word from you will silence me on this subject for ever.

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