Emma

A single woman, with a very narrow income, must be a ridiculous, disagreeable old maid. A single woman, of good fortune, is always respectable.

General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be.

Perfect happiness, even in memory, is not common.

Surprizes are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.

What nonsense one talks when hard at work.