How can you contrive to write so even?

Here I have opportunity enough for the exercise of my talent, as the chief of my time is spent in conversation.

His own enjoyment, or his own ease, was, in every particular, his ruling principle.

…but then I am unlike other people I dare say.

I would rather have young people settle on a small income at once, and have to struggle with a few difficulties together, than be involved in a long engagement.

You must be the best judge of your own happiness.

There is no reason in the world why you should not be important where you are known. You have good sense, and a sweet temper, and I am sure you have a grateful heart, that could never receive kindness without hoping to return it. I do not know any better qualifications for a friend and companion.