“There is not one in a hundred of either sex, who is not taken in when they marry. Look where I will, I see that it is so; and I feel that it must be so, when I consider that it is, of all transactions, the one in which people expect most from others, and are least honest themselves.”
Mansfield Park is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1814. The story revolves around the protagonist Fanny Price and her experiences within the wealthy and complex Bertram family. Set in the early 19th century, the novel explores themes of social status, moral integrity, and the limitations placed on women during that time. Austen's wit and keen observation of human nature are evident throughout the narrative. more
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
“Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope for a cure”
“Marriage is not the death of self. Without self you CANNOT have a successful Marriage.”