He may live in my memory as the most amiable man of my acquaintance.

She told the story, however, with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in any thing ridiculous.

I do regard her as one who is too modest for the world in general to be aware of half her accomplishments, and too highly accomplished for modesty to be natural of any other woman.

Here and there, human nature may be great in times of trial, but generally speaking it is its weakness and not its strength that appears in a sick chamber; it is selfishness and impatience rather than generosity and fortitude, that one hears of. There is so little real friendship in the world! – and unfortunately' (speaking low and tremulously) 'there are so many who forget to think seriously till it is almost too late.

Mr. Knightley, if I have not spoken, it is because I am afraid I will awaken myself from this dream.

An interval of meditation, serious and grateful, was the best corrective of everything dangerous.

Always resignation and acceptance. Always prudence and honour and duty. Elinor, where is your heart?