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

[W]here other powers of entertainment are wanting, the true philosopher will derive benefit from such as are given.

A novel must show how the world truly is. Somehow, reveals the true source of our actions.

Run mad as often as you choose, but do not faint!

You are very kind in planning presents for me to make, and my mother has shown me exactly the same attention; but as I do not choose to have generosity dictated to me, I shall not resolve on giving my cabinet to Anna till the first thought of it has been my own.

I certainly must,' said she. 'This sensation of listlessness, weariness, stupidity, this disinclination to sit down and employ myself, this feeling of everything's being dull and insipid about the house! I must be in love; I should be the oddest creature in the world if I were not.

I have never yet known what it was to separate esteem from love