Oh! you are a great deal too apt, you know, to like people in general. You never see fault in any body. All the world are good and agreeable in your eyes. I never heard you speak ill of a human being in my life." "I would wish not to be hasty in censuring any one; but I always speak what I think.

I had a very pleasant evening, however, though you will probably find out that there was no particular reason for it; but I do not think it worthwhile to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

I have been meditating on the very great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow.

Mr. Knightley, if I have not spoken, it is because I am afraid I will awaken myself from this dream.

A Mr. (save, perhaps, some half dozen in the nation,) always needs a note of explanation.

To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect

The mere habit of learning to love is the thing; and a teachableness of disposition in a young lady is a great blessing