Fanny Burney

“But alas, my dear child, we are the slaves of custom, the dupes of prejudice, and dare not stem the torrent of the opposing world, even though our judgments condemn our compliance! However, since the die is cast, we must endeavor to make the best of it.”

“You could not see and know her, and remain unmoved by those sensations of affection which belong to so near and tender a relationship.”

“Generosity without delicacy, like wit without judgement, generally gives as much pain as pleasure.”