Every man is surrounded by a neighborhood of voluntary spies. – Jane Austen
Why not seize the pleasure at once, how often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparations. – Jane Austen

Every man is surrounded by a neighborhood of voluntary spies. – Jane Austen
Why not seize the pleasure at once, how often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparations. – Jane Austen
One has not great hopes from Birmingham. I always say there is something direful in the sound. – Jane Austen
Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of. – Jane Austen