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There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.

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The conversation soon turned upon fishing, and she heard Mr. Darcy invite him, with the greatest civility, to fish there as often as he chose while he...more

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If I understand you rightly, you had formed a surmise of such horror as I have hardly words to-- Dear Miss Morland, consider the dreadful nature of th...more

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They danced again, and when the assembly closed, parted, on the lady’s side at least, with a strong inclination for continuing the acquaintance. Wheth...more

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I must go, uncertain of my fate; but I shall return hither, or follow your party, as soon as possible. A word, a look will be enough to decide whether...more

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It's a truth universally acknowledged...

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I am now convinced that I have never been much in love; for had I really experienced that pure and elevating passion, I should at present detest his v...more

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It was gratitude; gratitude, not merely for having once loved her, but for loving her still well enough to forgive all the petulance and acrimony of h...more

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

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It is a most repulsive quality, indeed,’ said he. ‘Oftentimes very convenient, no doubt, but never pleasing. There is safety in reserve, but no attrac...more

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The most incomprehensible thing in the world to a man, is a woman who rejects his offer of marriage!

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What had she to wish for? Nothing, but to grow more worthy of him whose intentions and judgment had been ever so superior to her own.

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What had she have to wish for? Nothing but to grow more worthy of him whose intentions and judgment had been ever so superior to her own.

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Nobody could catch cold by the sea; nobody wanted appetite by the sea; nobody wanted spirits; nobody wanted strength. Sea air was healing, softening, ...more

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Maria was married on Saturday. In all important preparations of mind she was complete, being prepared for matrimony by a hatred of home, by the misery...more