This perpetual round of constrained civilities to persons quite indifferent to us, is the most provoking and tiresome thing in theworld, but it is unavoidable in a country town, where everybody is known.... 'Tis a most shocking and unworthy way of spending our precious irrecoverable time, to those who know not its value.
Fanny Burney... there's nothing but quarreling with the women; it's my belief they like it better than victuals and drink.
Fanny Burneysuch is the effect of true politeness, that it banishes all restraint and embarassment.
Fanny Burney