Marianne Dashwood was born to an extraordinary fate. She was born to discover the falsehood of her own opinions, and to counteract, by her conduct, her most favourite maxims.

There is something so amiable in the prejudices of a young mind, that one is sorry to see them give way to the reception of more general opinions.

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

Here I have opportunity enough for the exercise of my talent, as the chief of my time is spent in conversation.

I know so many who have married in the full expectation and confidence of some one particular advantage in the connection, or accomplishment, or good quality in the person, who have found themselves entirely deceived, and been obliged to put up with exactly the reverse. What is this but a take in?

To flatter and follow others, without being flattered and followed in turn, is but a state of half enjoyment.

I am no longer surprised at your knowing only six accomplished women. I rather wonder now at your knowing any.