In a letter from Bath to her sister, Cassandra, one senses her frustration at her sheltered existence, Tuesday, 12 May 1801. Another stupid party . . . with six people to look on, and talk nonsense to each other.

I cannot comprehend the neglect of a family library in such days as these." - Mr. Darcy

Every man is surrounded by a neighborhood of voluntary spies.

I take no leave of you, Miss Bennet: I send no compliments to your mother. You deserve no such attention. I am most seriously displeased.

The worst crimes; are the crimes of the heart

A sick child is always the mother's property; her own feelings generally make it so.

Men were put into the world to teach women the law of compromise.