How quick come the reasons for approving what we like!

Everybody has their taste in noises as well as in other matters; and sounds are quite innoxious, or most distressing, by their sort rather than their quantity.

She will never submit to any thing requiring industry and patience, and a subjection of the fancy to the understanding.

There is something so amiable in the prejudices of a young mind, that one is sorry to see them give way to the reception of more general opinions.

I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any.

I do not find it easy to talk to people I don't know.

Cold-hearted Elinor! Oh! Worse than cold-hearted! Ashamed of being otherwise.--Marianne Dashwood