Reflection must be reserved for solitary hours; whenever she was alone, she gave way to it as the greatest relief; and not a day went by without a solitary walk, in which she might indulge in all the delight of unpleasant recollections.

A man would always wish to give a woman a better home than the one he takes her from; and he who can do it, where there is no doubt of her regard, must, I think, be the happiest of mortals.

In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels.

Time will generally lessen the interest of every attachment not within the daily circle.

Without thinking highly either of men or of matrimony, marriage had always been her object; it was the only honourable provision for well-educated young women of small fortune, and however uncertain of giving happiness, must be their pleasantest preservative from want.

If a woman is partial to a man, and does not endeavour to conceal it, he must find it out." -Elizabeth

When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable If I have not an excellent library.