I do suspect that he is not really necessary to my happiness.  So much the better.  I certainly will not persuade myself to feel more than I do.  I am quite enough in love.  I should be sorry to be more.

“Had I been in love, I could not have been more wretchedly blind. But vanity, no…”

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

“Always resignation and acceptance. Always prudence and honour and duty. Elinor,…”

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