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“My sore throats are always worse than anyone's.”

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Jane Austen, born on December 16, 1775, and died on July 18, 1817, was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century. Known for her exquisite psychological portrayals and satirical humor, Austen's works mainly revolve around rural life in England, depicting the customs and interpersonal relationships of the time. Her representative works include 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility'. more

“A plongeur is a slave, and a wasted slave, doing stupid and largely unnecessary work. He is kept at work, ultimately, because of a vague feeling that he would be dangerous if he had leisure. And educated people, who should be on his side, acquiesce in the process, because they know nothing about him and consequently are afraid of him.”

People Ifs Knows Should Feelings Would Be Fear Process Sides Dangerous Stupid Slave Educated Leisure Unnecessary Vague

Book:Down and Out in Paris and London

Source: Down and Out in Paris and London

“The Penguin books are splendid value for sixpence, so splendid that if other publishers had any sense they would combine against them and suppress them.”

Ifs Book Values Publishers Splendid Penguins

Book:The Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George Orwell: An age like this, 1920-1940

Source: The Collected Essays, Journalism and Letters of George Orwell: An age like this, 1920-1940

Quote by Jane Austen

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