She was nothing more than a mere good-tempered, civil and obliging Young Woman; as such we could scarcely dislike her -- she was only an Object of Contempt
Jane AustenSingle women have a dreadful propensity for being poor. Which is one very strong argument in favor of matrimony.
Jane AustenAnd you are never to stir out of doors till you can prove that you have spent ten minutes of every day in a rational manner.
Jane Austen