Jane Austen

I think I may boast myself to be, with all possible vanity, the most unlearned and uninformed female who ever read more

I think I may boast myself to be, with all possible vanity, the most unlearned and uninformed female who ever dared to be an authoress.

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.

The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom read more

The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!

There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved person.

There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved person.

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.