I have had to contend against the unkindness of his sister, and the insolence of his mother; and have suffered the punishment of an attachment, without enjoying its advantages.

I have no pretensions whatever to that kind of elegance which consists in tormenting a respectable man.

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

The publicis rather apt to be unreasonably discontented when a woman does marry again, than when she does not.

A single woman, of good fortune, is always respectable, and may be as sensible and pleasant as any body else.

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?