Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure.

There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved person.

I am sorry to tell you that I am getting very extravagant and spending all my money: and what is worse for you, I have been spending yours too.

I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.

If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.

She hardly knew how to suppose that she could be an object of admiration to so great a man.

I can always live by my pen.