I do not know whether it ought to be so, but certainly silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. Wickedness is always wickedness, but folly is not always folly.

They gave themselves up wholly to their sorrow, seeking increase of wretchedness in every reflection that could afford it, and resolved against ever admitting consolation in future.

Fanny! You are killing me!" "No man dies of love but on the stage, Mr. Crawford.

It is very unfair to judge any body's conduct, without an intimate knowledge of their situation.

Nobody minds having what is too good for them.

A woman, especially, if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can.

I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness.