Sense will always have attractions for me.

Far be it from me, my dear sister, to depreciate such pleasures. They would doubtless be congenial with the generality of female minds. But I confess they would have no charms for me. I should infinitely prefer a book.

Eleanor went to her room "where she was free to think and be wretched.

Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then. It is something to think of, and gives her a sort of distinction among her companions

Yes, vanity is a weakness indeed. But pride - where there is a real superiority of mind, pride will be always under good regulation.

I have never yet found that the advice of a Sister could prevent a young Man's being in love if he chose it.

Do not consider me now as an elegant female intending to plague you, but as a rational creature speaking the truth from her heart.