Fine dancing, I believe like virtue, must be its own reward. Those who are standing by are usually thinking of something very different.

Yes, I found myself, by insensible degrees, sincerely fond of her; and the happiest hours of my life were what I spent with her.

How little of permanent happiness could belong to a couple who were only brought together because their passions were stronger than their virtue.

I am certainly the most fortunate creature that ever existed!

Miss Morland, no one can think more highly of the understanding of women than I do. In my opinion, nature has given them so much, that they never find it necessary to use more than half.

But Catherine did not know her own advantages - did not know that a good-looking girl, with an affectionate heart and a very ignorant mind, cannot fail of attracting a clever young man, unless circumstances are particularly untoward.

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