Do you talk by rule, then, while you are dancing?" Sometimes. One must speak a little, you know. It would look odd to be entirely silent for half an hour together, and yet for the advantage of some, conversation ought to be so arranged as that they may have the trouble of saying as little as possible.

I walk: I prefer walking.

Facts or opinions which are to pass through the hands of so many, to be misconceived by folly in one, and ignorance in another, can hardly have much truth left.

To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.

Men of sense, whatever you may choose to say, do not want silly wives.

A Woman never looks better than on horseback

If adventures will not befall a young lady in her own village, she must seek them abroad.