You men have none of you any hearts.' 'If we have not hearts, we have eyes; and they give us torment enough.
Jane AustenA mother would have been always present. A mother would have been a constant friend; her influence would have been beyond all other.
Jane AustenMr. Bennet, how can you abuse your own children in such a way? You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion for my poor nerves." "You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these last twenty years at least.
Jane Austen