"I am not at all disposed to be sentimental."

"I consider a country life as a very happy one; and I think it is the most natural life for a woman."

"My idea of good company…is the company of clever, well-informed people, who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company."

"I have not patience with the men, they are such fools!"

"I am very much pleased with my own performance, and I think I have done very well."