Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world

Well, my dear," said Mr. Bennet, when Elizabeth had read the note aloud, "if your daughter should have a dangerous fit of illness—if she should die, it would be a comfort to know that it was all in pursuit of Mr. Bingley, and under your orders.

This is an evening of wonders, indeed!

It is wonderful, for almost all his actions may be traced to pride;-and pride has often been his best friend.

Goldsmith tells us, that when lovely woman stoops to folly, she has nothing to do but to die; and when she stoops to be disagreeable, it is equally to be recommended as a clearer of ill-fame.

Indeed, I am very sorry to be right in this instance. I would much rather have been merry than wise.

It sometimes is a disadvantage to be so very guarded. If a woman conceals her affection from the object of it, she may loose the opportunity of fixing him.