“Time did not compose her.”

“I have often observed that resignation is never so perfect as when the blessing denied begins to lose somewhat of its value in our eyes.”

“It is your turn to say something now, Mr. Darcy. I talked about the dance, and you ought to make some kind of remark on the size of the room, or the number of couples.”

“Elinor was to be the comforter of others in her own distresses, no less than in theirs; and all the comfort that could be given by assurances of her own composure of mind, and a very earnest vindication of Edward from every charge but of imprudence, was readily offered.”

“I trust that absolutes have gradations.”

“And the more pity that great folk should have count'nance in this world to drown or hang themselves more than their even-Christen.”

“Saving is a fine thing. Especially when your parents have done it for you.”

“Life is a boundless privilege, and when you pay for your ticket, and get into the car, you have no guess what good company you shall find there.”