My Emma, does not every thing serve to prove more and more the beauty of truth and sincerity in all our dealings with each other?

Better be without sense than misapply it as you do.

One cannot be always laughing at a man without now and then stumbling on something witty.

Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.

Dress is at all times a frivolous distinction, and excessive solicitude about it often destroys its own aim.

I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any.

I can never be important to any one.' 'What is to prevent you?' 'Every thing — my situation — my foolishness and awkwardness.