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The family of Dashwood had long been settled in Sussex. Their estate was large, and their residence was at Norland Park, in the centre of their property, where, for many generations, they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance. The late owner of this estate was a single man, who lived to a very advanced age, and who for many years of his life, had a constant companion and housekeeper in his sister.

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Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody.

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I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness.

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Mr. Knightley seemed to be trying not to smile; and succeeded without difficulty, upon Mrs. Elton's beginning to talk to him.

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She told the story, however, with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in any thing ridiculous.

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She attracted him more than he liked.

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[W]here other powers of entertainment are wanting, the true philosopher will derive benefit from such as are given.

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There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.

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How hard it is in some cases to be believed!' 'And how impossible in others!

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I would rather have young people settle on a small income at once, and have to struggle with a few difficulties together, than be involved in a long engagement.

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She had nothing to wish otherwise, but that the days did not pass so swiftly. It was a delightful visit;-perfect, in being much too short.

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It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.

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She hoped to be wise and reasonable in time; but alas! Alas! She must confess to herself that she was not wise yet.

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He is also handsome," replied Elizabeth, "which a young man ought likewise to be, if he possibly can. His character is thereby complete.

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Life could do nothing for her, beyond giving time for a better preparation for death.

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They parted at last with mutual civility, and possibly a mutual desire of never meeting again.

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Men were put into the world to teach women the law of compromise.

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My good qualities are under your protection, and you are to exaggerate them as much as possible; and, in return, it belongs to me to find occasion for teasing and quarreling with you as often as may be.

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There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me.

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How much I love every thing that is decided and open!

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