Dress is at all times a frivolous distinction, and excessive solicitude about it often destroys its own aim. Jane Austen aimdestroydistinction Change image and share on social
The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid. Jane Austen gentlemangoodintolerably Change image and share on social
An engaged woman is always more agreeable than a disengaged. She is satisfied with herself. Her cares are over, and she feels that she may exert all her powers of pleasing without suspicion. All is safe with a lady engaged; no harm can be done. Jane Austen agreeablecaredisengage share on social
There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart. Jane Austen charmequalheart Change image and share on social
Husbands and wives generally understand when opposition will be vain. Jane Austen generallyhusbandopposition Change image and share on social
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. Jane Austen opinionpersonpride share on social
A woman, especially, if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can. Jane Austen concealknowmisfortune Change image and share on social
Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure. Jane Austen cureforgivehope Change image and share on social
If things are going untowardly one month, they are sure to mend the next. Jane Austen mendmonththing Change image and share on social