"Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the m..." — Jane Austen

Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor. Which is one very strong argument in favor of matrimony.

From politics, it was an easy step to silence.

To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.

Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.