that you seemed almost as fearful of notice and praise as other women were of neglect. (Edmund to Fanny)
But to appear happy when I am so miserable — Oh! who can require it?
None but a woman can teach the science of herself.
Business, you know, may bring you money, but friendship hardly ever does.
To yield readily--easily--to the persuasion of a friend is no merit.... To yield without conviction is no compliment to the understanding of either.
I go too long without picking up a good book, I feel like I've done nothing useful with my life.