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.
In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels.
In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels.
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.
What is right to be done cannot be done too soon.
What is right to be done cannot be done too soon.
To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.
To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.