It is very difficult for the prosperous to be humble.

The publicis rather apt to be unreasonably discontented when a woman does marry again, than when she does not.

[W]here other powers of entertainment are wanting, the true philosopher will derive benefit from such as are given.

To look almost pretty is an acquisition of higher delight to a girl who has been looking plain for the first fifteen years of her life than a beauty from her cradle can ever receive.

If you were to give me forty such men, I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness. No, no, let me shift for myself; and, perhaps, if I have very good luck, I may meet with another Mr. Collins in time.

I have had to contend against the unkindness of his sister, and the insolence of his mother; and have suffered the punishment of an attachment, without enjoying its advantages.

I am excessively diverted.