There is something so amiable in the prejudices of a young mind, that one is sorry to see them give way to the reception of more general opinions. Jane Austen amiablegeneralgive Change image and share on social
I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle. Jane Austen lifepracticeprinciple Change image and share on social
Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable. Jane Austen considerableenhancefoolish Change image and share on social
Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery. Jane Austen dwellguiltmisery Change image and share on social
Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then. Jane Austen crossgirllike 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
Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of. Jane Austen disposehumaninterest Change image and share on social
Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody. Jane Austen educationexpensegirl Change image and share on social
