Upon the whole, therefore, she found what had been sometimes found before, that an event to which she had looked forward with impatient desire, did not, in taking place, bring all the satisfaction she had promised herself.
Jane AustenA persuadable temper might sometimes be as much in favour of happiness as a very resolute character.
Jane AustenEvery impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.
Jane Austen