At my time of life opinions are tolerably fixed. It is not likely that I should now see or hear anything to change them.
Jane AustenThe last few hours were certainly very painful," replied Anne: "but when pain is over, the remembrance of it often becomes a pleasure. One does not love a place the less for having suffered in it, unless it has been all suffering, nothing but suffering-
Jane AustenAlways resignation and acceptance. Always prudence and honour and duty. Elinor, where is your heart?
Jane AustenDearest, loveliest Elizabeth! What do I not owe you! You taught me a lesson, hard indeed at first, but most advantageous. By you, I was properly humbled.
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