A man who has nothing to do with his own time has no conscience in his intrusion on that of others.
Jane AustenWisdom is better than wit, and in the long run will certainly have the laugh on her side.
Jane AustenTo yield readily--easily--to the persuasion of a friend is no merit.... To yield without conviction is no compliment to the understanding of either.
Jane AustenThey walked on, without knowing in what direction. There was too much to be thought, and felt, and said, for attention to any other objects.
Jane Austen