that you seemed almost as fearful of notice and praise as other women were of neglect. (Edmund to Fanny)

A mother would have been always present. A mother would have been a constant friend; her influence would have been beyond all other.

A novel must show how the world truly is. Somehow, reveals the true source of our actions.

I would much rather have been merry than wise.

It has sunk him, I cannot say how much it has sunk him in my opinion. So unlike what a man should be!-None of that upright integrity, that strict adherence to truth and principle, that distain of trick and littleness, which a man should display in every transaction of his life.

No one can be really esteemed accomplished who does not greatly surpass what is usually met with.

Do you not want to know who has taken it?" cried his wife impatiently.