Jane Austen ( 10 of 34 )
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
One has no great hopes from Birmingham. I always say there is something direful in the sound.
One has no great hopes from Birmingham. I always say there is something direful in the sound.
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.
Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery.
Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery.
Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.
Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.
