There is something in the eloquence of the pulpit, when it is really eloquence, which is entitled to the highest praise and honour. The preacher who can touch and affect such an heterogeneous mass of hearers, on subjects limited, and long worn thread-bare in all common hands; who can say any thing new or striking, any thing that rouses the attention, without offending the taste, or wearing out the feelings of his hearers, is a man whom one could not (in his public capacity) honour enough.

If there is any thing disagreeable going on, men are always sure to get out of it.

I had a very pleasant evening, however, though you will probably find out that there was no particular reason for it; but I do not think it worthwhile to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way.

Do not consider me now as an elegant female intending to plague you, but as a rational creature speaking the truth from her heart.

The power of doing any thing with quickness is always much prized by the possessor, and often without any attention to the imperfection of the performance. - Mr Darcy

You must learn some of my philosophy. Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.