“I never have been in love; it is not my way, or my nature; and I do not think I ever shall.”

“Were I to fall in love, indeed, it would be a different thing; but I have never been in love ; it is not my way, or my nature; and I do not think I ever shall.”

“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.”

“That will just do for me, you know. I shall be sure to say three dull things as soon as ever I open my mouth, shan't I?”

“Of music! Then pray speak aloud. It is of all subjects my delight. I must have my share in the conversation if you are speaking of music. There are few people in England, I suppose, who have more true enjoyment of music than myself, or a better natural taste. If I had ever learnt, I should have been a great proficient.”

“I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature. My attachments are always excessively strong.”

“Had I been in love, I could not have been more wretchedly blind. But vanity, not love, has been my folly.”