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Jane Austen

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I am afraid that the pleasantness of an employment does not always evince its propriety.


— Jane Austen


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How quick come the reasons for approving what we like!


— Jane Austen


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To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.


— Jane Austen


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To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.


— Jane Austen


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Dress is at all times a frivolous distinction, and excessive solicitude about it often destroys its own aim.


— Jane Austen


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If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.


— Jane Austen


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There are people, who the more you do for them, the less they will do for themselves.


— Jane Austen


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There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.


— Jane Austen


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If things are going untowardly one month, they are sure to mend the next.


— Jane Austen


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Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure.


— Jane Austen


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About Jane Austen

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Did you know about Jane Austen?

Austen's letter marked "Declined by Return of Post". It is unlike any of Austen's other works. Marriage was impractical as both Lefroy and Austen must have known.

She was educated primarily by her father and older brothers as well as through her own reading. The steadfast support of her family was critical to her development as a professional writer. Her realism and biting social commentary have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics.

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