I pay very little regard...to what any young person says on the subject of marriage. If they profess a disinclination for it, I only set it down that they have not yet seen the right person.

How much I love every thing that is decided and open!

I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness.

I am determined that only the deepest love will induce me into matrimony. So... I shall end an old maid, and teach your ten children to embroider cushions and play their instruments very ill.

Which of all my important nothings shall I tell you first?

Oh! do not attack me with your watch. A watch is always too fast or too slow. I cannot be dictated to by a watch.

Cold-hearted Elinor! Oh! Worse than cold-hearted! Ashamed of being otherwise.--Marianne Dashwood