Five is the very awkwardest of all posible numbers to sit down to table. Jane Austen More Quotes by Jane Austen More Quotes From Jane Austen If a woman conceals her affection with the same skill from the object of it, she may lose the opportunity of fixing him; and it will then be but poor consolation to believe the world equally in the dark. There is so much of gratitude or vanity in almost any attachment, that it is not safe to leave any to itself. We can all begin ‘freely’- as light preference is natural enough; but there are very few of us who have a heart enough to be really in love without encouragement. Jane Austen gratitude encouragement believe Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. Jane Austen deceit humility appearance if a woman doubts as to whether she should accept a man or not, she certainly ought to refuse him. If she can hesitate as to `Yes,' she ought to say `No' directly. It is not a state to be safely entered into with doubtful feelings, with half a heart. Jane Austen feelings heart men I certainly have not the talent which some people possess," said Darcy, "of conversing easily with those I have never seen before. I cannot catch their tone of conversation, or appear interested in their concerns, as I often see done. Jane Austen tone done people I have changed my mind, and changed the trimmings of my cap this morning; they are now such as you suggested. Jane Austen trimming mind morning There was no being displeased with such an encourager, for his admiration made him discern a likeness before it was possible. Jane Austen encouragers admiration made I particularly recollect your saying one night, after they had been dining at Netherfield, 'SHE a beauty!--I should as soon call her mother a wit.' But afterwards she seemed to improve on you, and I believe you thought her rather pretty at one time." "Yes," replied Darcy, who could contain himself no longer, "but THAT was only when I first saw her, for it is many months since I have considered her as one of the handsomest women of my acquaintance. Jane Austen mother night believe He certainly is very agreeable, and I give you leave to like him. You have liked many a stupider person. Jane Austen stupidity persons giving A report of a most alarming nature reached me two days ago. Jane Austen two-days reports two We met Dr. Hall in such deep mourning that either his mother, his wife, or himself must be dead. Jane Austen mourning wife mother Mr. Bennet, how can you abuse your own children in such a way? You take delight in vexing me. You have no compassion for my poor nerves." "You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these last twenty years at least. Jane Austen compassion mistake children That will do extremely well, child. You have delighted us long enough. Let the other young ladies have time to exhibit. Jane Austen prejudice long children A family of ten children will be always called a fine family, where there are heads and arms and legs enough for the number. Jane Austen legs numbers children Of this she was perfectly unaware; to her he was only the man who had made himself agreeable nowhere, and who had not thought her handsome enough to dance with. Jane Austen handsome enough men I use the verb 'to torment,' as I observed to be your own method, instead of 'to instruct,' supposing them to be now admitted as synonymous. Jane Austen method verbs use The younger brother must help to pay for the pleasures of the elder. Jane Austen sister sibling brother You have delighted us long enough. Jane Austen sarcasm sarcastic witty Everybody's heart is open, you know, when they have recently escaped from severe pain, or are recovering the blessing of health. Jane Austen pain health heart Upon the whole, therefore, she found, what has 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. It was consequently necessary to name some other period for the commencement of actual felicity; to have some other point on which her wishes and hopes might be fixed, and by again enjoying the pleasure of anticipation, console herself for the present, and prepare for another disappointment. Jane Austen disappointment names desire Whom are you going to dance with?' asked Mr. Knightley. She hesitated a moment and then replied, 'With you, if you will ask me.' Will you?' said he, offering his hand. Indeed I will. You have shown that you can dance, and you know we are not really so much brother and sister as to make it at all improper.' Brother and sister! no, indeed. Jane Austen offering brother hands
