My ideas flow so rapidly that I have not time to express them──by which means my letters sometimes convey no ideas at all to my correspondents.

My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company.

They were within twenty yards of each other, and so abrupt was his appearance, that it was impossible to avoid his sight. Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of each were overspread with the deepest blush. He absolutely started, and for a moment seemed immoveable from surprise; but shortly recovering himself, advanced towards the party, and spoke to Elizabeth, if not in terms of perfect composure, at least of perfect civility.

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

Where the waters do agree, it is quite wonderful the relief they give.

With a book he was regardless of time.

If this man had not twelve thousand a year, he would be a very stupid fellow.