A submissive spirit might be patient, a strong understanding would supply resolution, but here was something more; here was that elasticity of mind, that disposition to be comforted, that power of turning readily from evil to good, and of finding employment which carried her out of herself, which was from nature alone. It was the choicest gift of Heaven; and Anne viewed her friend as one of those instances in which, by a merciful appointment, it seems designed to counterbalance almost every other want.

Have you any other objection than your belief of my indifference?" - Elizabeth Bennet

She was happy, she knew she was happy, and knew she ought to be happy.

You are very kind in planning presents for me to make, and my mother has shown me exactly the same attention; but as I do not choose to have generosity dictated to me, I shall not resolve on giving my cabinet to Anna till the first thought of it has been my own.

You have delighted us long enough.

An interval of meditation, serious and grateful, was the best corrective of everything dangerous.

If this man had not twelve thousand a year, he would be a very stupid fellow.