"I am quite determined to be a disagreeable old maid."

"I do not like to be told that I am an object of compassion."

"Run mad as often as you choose, but do not faint!"

"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 am not at all ashamed of being a little romantic myself."