Elinor was to be the comforter of others in her own distresses, no less than in theirs; and all the comfort that could be given by assurances of her own composure of mind, and a very earnest vindication of Edward from every charge but of imprudence, was readily offered.

... strange things may be generally accounted for if their cause be fairly seached out.

It's such a happiness when good people get together.

Elizabeth had never been more at a loss to make her feelings appear what they were not. It was necessary to laugh, when she would rather have cried.

Respect for right conduct is felt by every body.

She attracted him more than he liked.

And you are never to stir out of doors till you can prove that you have spent ten minutes of every day in a rational manner.