Eleanor went to her room "where she was free to think and be wretched.

I encourage him to be in his garden as often as possible. Then he has to walk to Rosings nearly every day. ... I admit I encourage him in that also.

A persuadable temper might sometimes be as much in favour of happiness as a very resolute character.

I pay very little regard...to what any young person says on the subject of marriage. If they profess a disinclination for it, I only set it down that they have not yet seen the right person.

I do not find myself making any use of the word sacrifice.

It is very difficult for the prosperous to be humble.

I do not find it easy to talk to people I don't know.