Stupid men are the only ones worth knowing after all.

I begin already to weigh my words and sentences more than I did, and am looking about for a sentiment, an illustration, or a metaphor in every corner of the room. Could my Ideas flow as fast as the rain in the Storecloset it would be charming.

I have changed my mind, and changed the trimmings of my cap this morning; they are now such as you suggested.

If any young men come for Mary or Kitty, send them in, for I am quite as leisure.

[Mrs. Allen was] never satisfied with the day unless she spent the chief of it by the side of Mrs. Thorpe, in what they called conversation, but in which there was scarcely ever any exchange of opinion, and not often any resemblance of subject, for Mrs. Thorpe talked chiefly of her children, and Mrs. Allen of her gowns.

I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends.

I will not allow it to be more man's nature than woman's to be inconstant.