Fanny Burney Quotes

falsehood is not more unjustifiable than unsafe.

She [Evelina] is not, indeed, like most modern young ladies; to be known in half an hour; her modest worth, and fearful excellence, require both time and encouragement to show themselves.

How little has situation to do with happiness.

... there's nothing but quarreling with the women; it's my belief they like it better than victuals and drink.

You could not see and know her, and remain unmoved by those sensations of affection which belong to so near and tender a relationship.

Traveling is the ruin of all happiness! There's no looking at a building after seeing Italy.

Imagination took the reins and Reason slow-paced though surefooted was unequal to a race with so eccentric and flighty a companion.

Generosity without delicacy, like wit without judgement, generally gives as much pain as pleasure.