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Jane Austen

Quote from Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility

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!

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Michelle Cooper The FitzOsbornes in Exile

Quote from Michelle Cooper, The FitzOsbornes in Exile

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife,’ I said, sighing.’Is it?’ said Veronica, looking surprised. ‘Universally acknowledged? Surely that presupposes life similar to human societies beyond this planet, and besides–”No, no, it’s a quote from … Never mind,’ I said.

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Jane Austen Mansfield Park

Quote from Jane Austen, Mansfield Park

Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings.

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Jane Austen Persuasion

Quote from Jane Austen, Persuasion

There could have been no two hearts so open, no tastes so similar, no feelings so in unison

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Jane Austen Love and Friendship

Quote from Jane Austen, Love and Friendship

The Very first moment I beheld him, my heart was irrevocably gone.

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Jane Austen

Quote from Jane Austen, Jane Austen’s Letters

I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal.

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