She was stronger alone.

The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.

Elinor agreed with it all, for she did not think he deserved the compliment of rational opposition.

Wisdom is better than wit, and in the long run will certainly have the laugh on her side.

Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery. I quit such odious subjects as soon as I can, impatient to restore everybody not greatly in fault themselves to tolerable comfort, and to have done with all the rest.

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.

I have not the pleasure of understanding you.