The wisest and the best of men, nay, the wisest and best of their actions, may be rendered ridiculous by a person whose first object in life is a joke.

Do you not want to know who has taken it?" cried his wife impatiently.

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

Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way.

I cannot comprehend the neglect of a family library in such days as these." - Mr. Darcy

That will do extremely well, child. You have delighted us long enough. Let the other young ladies have time to exhibit.

There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.