So long divided and so differently situated, the ties of blood were little more than nothing.

"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 the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit sense."

Jane Austen

"Where an opinion is general it is usually correct."

Jane Austen

"Oh, Lizzy! Do anything rather than marry without affection."

Jane Austen

"The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!"

Jane Austen

"I dearly love a laugh."

Jane Austen

"Yes, vanity is a weakness indeed. But pride - where there is a real superiority of mind, pride will be always under good regulation."

Jane Austen