Quote by Jane Austen
Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced and the

Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced and the inconvenience is often considerable. – Jane Austen

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Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast. – Jane Austen

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The only thing that should surprise us is that there are still some things that can surprise us. – Francois de la Rochefoucauld

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Stupefaction, when it persists, becomes stupidity. – Jos

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The husband who decides to surprise his wife is often very much surprised himself. – Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet)

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At the age of 19, you always think you are prepared for everything and you think you have the knowledge of what?s coming ahead. – Princess of Wales Diana

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My mom would put me in these preppy little suits and slick my hair to the side. I have these baby pictures of me where Im this little preppy kid with a sweater tied around my neck. – Alexander Wang

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Read my lips: no new taxes. – George Bush

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