Maxioms by Jane Austen
The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.
The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.
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.
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.
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.
Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery.
Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery.
