Pray, pray be composed, and do not betray what you feel to every body present

No- I cannot talk of books in a ballroom; my head is always full of something else.

Marianne Dashwood was born to an extraordinary fate. She was born to discover the falsehood of her own opinions, and to counteract, by her conduct, her most favourite maxims.

He is also handsome," replied Elizabeth, "which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete.

Nay," cried Bingley, "this is too much, to remember at night all the foolish things that were said in the morning.

Dear Diary, Today I tried not to think about Mr. Knightly. I tried not to think about him when I discussed the menu with Cook... I tried not to think about him in the garden where I thrice plucked the petals off a daisy to ascertain his feelings for Harriet. I don't think we should keep daisies in the garden, they really are a drab little flower. And I tried not to think about him when I went to bed, but something had to be done.

And what am I to do on the occasion? -- It seems an hopeless business.