There seems almost a general wish of descrying the capacity and undervaluing the labour of the novelist, and of slighting the performances which have only genius, wit, and taste to recommend them.
a vast deal may be done by those who dare to act.
it is a shocking trick for a young person to be always lolling upon a sofa.
Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then.
A man always imagines a woman to be ready for anybody who asks her.
What have wealth or grandeur to do with happiness?" Grandeur has but little," said Elinor, "but wealth has much to do with it." Elinor, for shame!" Said Marianne. "Money can only give happiness where there is nothing else to give it.