Woe betide him, and her too, when it comes to things of consequence, when they are placed in circumstances requiring fortitude and strength of mind, if she have not resolution enough to resist idle interference ... It is the worst evil of too yielding and indecisive a character, that no influence over it can be depended on. You are never sure of a good impression being durable; everybody may sway it. Let those who would be happy be firm.

There is a quickness of perception in some, a nicety in the discernment of character, a natural penetration, in short, which no experience in others can equal.

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

Angry people are not always wise.

How horrible it is to have so many people killed! And what a blessing that one cares for none of them!

She told the story, however, with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in any thing ridiculous.

Have a little compassion on my nerves. You tear them to pieces.