There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved person.

He had an affectionate heart. He must love somebody.

There are people, who the more you do for them, the less they will do for themselves.

Each found her greatest safety in silence.

Lady Middleton ... exerted herself to ask Mr. Palmer if there was any news in the paper. 'No, none at all,' he replied, and read on.

I encourage him to be in his garden as often as possible. Then he has to walk to Rosings nearly every day. ... I admit I encourage him in that also.

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