"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."

"There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well."

"I am not a good woman, but I am a good creature."

"There was a monstrous deal of stupid quizzing and common-place nonsense talked, but scarcely any wit."

"I am not at all in a humour for writing; I must write on until I am."