It is the misfortune of poetry, to be seldom safely enjoyed by those who enjoy it completely.

Mr. Bennet's expectations were fully answered. His cousin was as absurd as he had hoped, and he listened to him with the keenest enjoyment.

It would be difficult to say which had seen highest perfection in the other, or which had been the happiest: she, in receiving his declarations and proposals, or he in having them accepted.

I have changed my mind, and changed the trimmings of my cap this morning; they are now such as you suggested.

He may live in my memory as the most amiable man of my acquaintance.

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.

Run mad as often as you choose, but do not faint!