Half the sum of attraction, on either side, might have been enough, for he had nothing to do, and she had hardly anybody to love.

There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of either merit or sense.

Mama, the more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love.

For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?

Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.

She longed to know what at that moment was passing in his mind; in what manner he thought of her, and whether, in defiance of every thing, she was still dear to him.

You have bewitched me body and soul.

She longed to know what at that moment was passing in his mind; in what manner he thought of her, and whether, in defiance of everything, she was still dear to him.

But perhaps the abuse of such people as yourself andMarianne will make amends for the regard of Lady Middle-ton and her mother. If their praise is censure, your censuremay be praise, for they are not more undiscerning, than youare prejudiced and unjust.