Jane Austen ( 10 of 34 )
In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels.
In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels.
There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving read more
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.
I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle.
I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle.
One may be continually abusive without saying any thing just; but one cannot be always laughing at a man without read more
One may be continually abusive without saying any thing just; but one cannot be always laughing at a man without now and then stumbling on something witty.
Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being read more
Vanity and pride are different things, though the words are often used synonymously. A person may be proud without being vain. Pride relates more to our opinion of ourselves; vanity, to what we would have others think of us.
There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.
There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.
It was, perhaps, one of those cases in which advice is good or bad only as the event decides.
It was, perhaps, one of those cases in which advice is good or bad only as the event decides.
A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of.
A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of.
Well! Evil to some is always good to others.
Well! Evil to some is always good to others.
To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.
To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.
