To yield readily--easily--to the persuasion of a friend is no merit.... To yield without conviction is no compliment to the understanding of either.

Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings.

that you seemed almost as fearful of notice and praise as other women were of neglect. (Edmund to Fanny)

Undoubtedly ... there is a meanness in all the arts which ladies sometimes condescend to employ for captivation. What bears affinity to cunning is despicable.

Five is the very awkwardest of all posible numbers to sit down to table.

Do not consider me now as an elegant female intending to plague you, but as a rational creature speaking the truth from her heart.

Mr. Knightley, if I have not spoken, it is because I am afraid I will awaken myself from this dream.