8 Quotes & Sayings By Mary Street

Mary Street is a prolific author of books on writing. She has published more than 35 books and her work has been translated into nine languages. Her latest book, The Elements of Writing: A Craft Guide for Writers, was published in 2009. She is also the author of Writing for Publication: A Handbook for Writers and Editors, and the editor of the anthology, A Writer's Handbook: How to Write and Sell Your Book Read more

Street teaches courses and workshops at colleges and universities throughout the U.S., as well as in Canada and Mexico.

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I smiled, knowing that Elizabeth, even in the worst of her humours, was far better suited to my own disposition. She would scold me, quarrel with me, torment me, tease me and laugh at me as often as may be. I was the happiest man in the world. Mary Street
2
When I left, Lydia was prattling about new clothes for her wedding and expressing her ownsatisfaction that she, the youngest of the Bennet sisters, would be the first of them to be married. Wickham smiled indulgently and said pretty things to her. I, disgusted with them both, was persuaded they deserved each other. Mary Street
3
Elizabeth was not playing for the sake of exhibiting her virtuosity: she played for joy. Mary Street
4
I hardened my heart against all the Bennets. - Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy. Mary Street
5
Honest men cannot be expected to anticipate the actions of scoundrels. Mary Street
6
When left alone with her, I ignored her and kept my eyes on my book, though I confess I turned over more pages than I read. Mary Street
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Elizabeth’s tears had wrung my heart: I longed to enfold her in my arms, to comfort her, but I knewit would be infamous indeed to take such advantage of her distress. Mary Street