"The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and everyday confirms my belief of the inconsistencies of all human characters."

"I have not the least intention of marrying at present, nor have I ever had. I am much too happy as I am."

"My dearest, most kind, most excellent sister, I wish you would not be so good to me."

"The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!"

"I am quite aware that a mind like mine, must of course, be a little eccentric."