He is also handsome," replied Elizabeth, "which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete.

To begin perfect happiness at the respective ages of 26 and 18 is to do pretty well.

To yield readily--easily--to the persuasion of a friend is no merit.... To yield without conviction is no compliment to the understanding of either.

Let no one presume to give the feelings of a young woman on receiving the assurance of that affection of which she has scarcely allowed herself to entertain a hope.

I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve.

It is very often nothing but our own vanity that deceives us. Women fancy admiration means more than it does. And men take care that they should.

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