Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody.Jane Austen
I would have everybody marry if they can do it properly: I do not like to have people throw themselves away; but everybody should marry as soon as they can do it to advantage.Jane Austen
We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be.Jane Austen
Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.Fran Lebowitz
