His cold politeness, his ceremonious grace, were worse than anything.

there is not one in a hundred of either sex, who is not taken in when they marry. ... it is, of all transactions, the one in which people expect most from others, and are least honest themselves.

One man's style must not be the rule of another's.

I would much rather have been merry than wise.

The world may know my words, but it has no such privileges with my heart

Men were put into the world to teach women the law of compromise.

They were within twenty yards of each other, and so abrupt was his appearance, that it was impossible to avoid his sight. Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of each were overspread with the deepest blush. He absolutely started, and for a moment seemed immoveable from surprise; but shortly recovering himself, advanced towards the party, and spoke to Elizabeth, if not in terms of perfect composure, at least of perfect civility.