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
Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone. No man will admire her the more, no woman will like her the better for it. Neatness and fashion are enough for the former, and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter. Jane Austen admireendearfashion share on social
Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast. Jane Austen appearanceboastcarelessness Change image and share on social
One man's style must not be the rule of another's. Jane Austen manrulestyle Change image and share on social
To look almost pretty is an acquisition of higher delight to a girl who has been looking plain for the first fifteen years of her life than a beauty from her cradle can ever receive. Jane Austen acquisitionbeautycradle Change image and share on social
From politics, it was an easy step to silence. Jane Austen easypoliticsilence Change image and share on social
Good-humoured, unaffected girls, will not do for a man who has been used to sensible women. They are two distinct orders of being. Jane Austen distinctgirlgood Change image and share on social
There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart. Jane Austen charmequalheart 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
