Those who have not more must be satisfied with what they have.

I wish I might take this for a compliment; but to be so easily seen through I am afraid is pitiful.

Were I to fall in love, indeed, it would be a different thing! but I never have been in love; it is not my way, or my nature; and I do not think I ever shall.

My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company.

Every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.

I am excessively diverted.

Yes, I found myself, by insensible degrees, sincerely fond of her; and the happiest hours of my life were what I spent with her.