“It has sunk him, I cannot say how much it has sunk him in my opinion. So unlike what a man should be!-None of that upright integrity, that strict adherence to truth and principle, that distain of trick and littleness, which a man should display in every transaction of his life.”
Quote by Jane Austen
Book:Emma
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Emma
Emma, written by Jane Austen, is a satirical novel that explores themes of social status, romance, and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative follows the protagonist, Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy and somewhat naive young woman who becomes involved in the romantic entanglements of those around her. Through her meddlesome attempts to matchmake, Emma learns valuable lessons about herself and the society in which she lives. more
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