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“Her sisters were her future; single women have only each other. For many, mutual support was their only means of financial survival, but for most it brought other riches with it: a whole wealth of comfort, companionship, and joy.”

Sisters Women Quotes Supportive Relationship

Book:Miss Austen

Source: Miss Austen

“To surrender one's books, well: it is to surrender part of one's soul.”

Reading Books Book Lovers Love Of Reading

Book:Miss Austen

Source: Miss Austen

“Oh, marriage!' Jane retorted. 'Marriage! Always the excuse for all failures of character. One does so long for it to bring some improvements, but more often it appears the root cause of all poor behaviour.”

Marriage Bad Behavior

Book:Miss Austen

Source: Miss Austen

“Well ...' Cassie thought for a moment, and found she could not disagree. 'I suppose she is very happy to be married to James. And, perhaps, for the moment, yes, a little ... bumptious with it.' Jane laughed. 'You see? My theory put there in a nutshell: even happiness in a bride is irksome to witness. And yet the happy single lady spreads universal delight!”

Happiness Marriage Annoying People Singledom

Book:Miss Austen

Source: Miss Austen