Elizabeth was not playing for the sake of exhibiting her virtuosity: she played for joy.

I hardened my heart against all the Bennets. - Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy.

Honest men cannot be expected to anticipate the actions of scoundrels.

When left alone with her, I ignored her and kept my eyes on my book, though I confess I turned over more pages than I read.

Elizabeth’s tears had wrung my heart: I longed to enfold her in my arms, to comfort her, but I knewit would be infamous indeed to take such advantage of her distress.

Time was spinning numerous threads for its tapestry, some to be woven together, some to entangle or fray, others merely to perish and pass away.

The most importantcommitment you will ever makeis to being the best you can be.

In addition to contributing to erosion, pollution, food poisoning, and the dead zone, corn requires huge amounts of fossil fuel - it takes a half gallon of fossil fuel to produce a bushel of corn.

I just don't like the idea of her singing my songs. Who the hell does she thinks she is? The world doesn't need another Streisand! (on Diana Ross)

Now that the war is winding down, I want to say I do appreciate you fellows hanging around here - just for me.

My hobby is my work. I love it so much, it is not work.

I took one Draught of Life - I'll tell you what I paid - Precisely an existence - The market price, they said.

The last step in parental love involves the release of the beloved; the willing cutting of the cord that would otherwise keep the child in a state of emotional dependence.

You're best when you're not in charge. The ego locks the muse.

Let us respect others no one lives alone in a city, a nation, or a world.