There will be little rubs and disappointments everywhere, and we are all apt to expect too much; but then, if one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if the first calculation is wrong, we make a second better: we find comfort somewhere.

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

My sore throats are always worse than anyone's.

I will be calm. I will be mistress of myself.

It is not every man's fate to marry the woman who loves him best

A persuadable temper might sometimes be as much in favour of happiness as a very resolute character.

Well, my comfort is, I am sure Jane will die of a broken heart, and then he will be sorry for what he has done.