I am determined that only the deepest love will induce me into matrimony. So... I shall end an old maid, and teach your ten children to embroider cushions and play their instruments very ill.

... strange things may be generally accounted for if their cause be fairly seached out.

Do not give way to useless alarm; though it is right to be prepared for the worst, there is no occasion to look on it as certain.

It is wonderful, for almost all his actions may be traced to pride;-and pride has often been his best friend.

An agreeable manner may set off handsome features, but can never alter plain ones.

[I]t is well to have as many holds upon happiness as possible.

There are people, who the more you do for them, the less they will do for themselves.