Wordsworth Classics, London, 2000
(1a ed. 1815)
«Poor Mr. Elton! You like Mr. Elton, papa; I must look about for a wife for him». (pàg. 8)
«I have none of the usual inducements of women to marry. Were I to fall in love, indeed, it would be a different thing; but I never have been in love; it is not my way, or my nature; and I do not think I ever shall. And, without love, I am sure I should be a fool to change such a situation as mine». (pàg. 67).
«It may be possible to do without dancing entirely. Instances have been known of young people passng many, may months successively without being at any ball of any description, and no material injury accrue either to body or mind; but when a beggining is made - when the felicities of rapid motion have once been, though slightly, felt -it must be a very heavy set that does no ask for more». (pàg. 197)
«"There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart" said she afterwards to herself. "There is nothing to be compared to it. Warmth and tenderness of heart, with an affectionate, open manner, will beat all the clearness of head in the world, for attraction: I am sure it will». (pàg. 214).
