... But he recommended the books which charmed her leisure hours, he encouraged her taste, and corrected her judgment; he made reading useful by talking to her of what she read, and heightened its attraction by judicious praise.

I can safely say, that the happiest part of my life has been spent on board a ship.

I certainly will not persuade myself to feel more than I do. I am quite enough in love. I should be sorry to be more

Well, my dear," said Mr. Bennet, when Elizabeth had read the note aloud, "if your daughter should have a dangerous fit of illness—if she should die, it would be a comfort to know that it was all in pursuit of Mr. Bingley, and under your orders.

I may have lost my heart, but not my self-control.

Without scheming to do wrong, or to make others unhappy, there may be error and there may be misery. Thoughtlessness, want of attention to other people's feelings, and want of resolution, will do the business.

To you I shall say, as I have often said before, Do not be in a hurry, the right man will come at last.