No one can be really esteemed accomplished who does not greatly surpass what is usually met with.

I assure you. I have no notion of treating men with such respect. That is the way to spoil them.

People that marry can never part, but must go and keep house together. People that dance only stand opposite each other in a long room for half an hour.

I certainly must,' said she. 'This sensation of listlessness, weariness, stupidity, this disinclination to sit down and employ myself, this feeling of everything's being dull and insipid about the house! I must be in love; I should be the oddest creature in the world if I were not.

I have changed my mind, and changed the trimmings of my cap this morning; they are now such as you suggested.

There is no reason in the world why you should not be important where you are known. You have good sense, and a sweet temper, and I am sure you have a grateful heart, that could never receive kindness without hoping to return it. I do not know any better qualifications for a friend and companion.

Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure.