A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment.
Jane Austenfor he is such a disagreeable man, that it would be quite a misfortune to be liked by him.
Jane AustenUndoubtedly ... there is a meanness in all the arts which ladies sometimes condescend to employ for captivation. What bears affinity to cunning is despicable.
Jane AustenElinor agreed with it all, for she did not think he deserved the compliment of rational opposition.
Jane AustenYou, of all people, deserve a happy ending Despite everything that happened to you, you aren't bitter You aren't cold You've just retreated a little and been shy, and that's okay If I were a fairy godmother, I would give you your heart's desire in an instant And I would wipe away your tears and tell you not to cry "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of"
Jane Austen