The little bit (two inches wide) of ivory on which I work with so fine a brush as produces little effect after much labour.

She was sensible and clever, but eager in everything; her sorrows, her joys, could have no moderation.

If I could not be persuaded into doing what I thought wrong, I never will be tricked into it.

Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of.

Well, my dear," said Mr. Bennet, when Elizabeth had read the note aloud, "if your daughter should have a dangerous fit of illness—if she should die, it would be a comfort to know that it was all in pursuit of Mr. Bingley, and under your orders.

My good qualities are under your protection, and you are to exaggerate them as much as possible; and, in return, it belongs to me to find occasion for teasing and quarreling with you as often as may be.

I would much rather have been merry than wise.