I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal.
Pride and Prejudice
From a letter to her sister, Cassandra.
1800
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"A woman, especially if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can."
Strange & Unusual"I am not at all a good hand at a letter, and am always in a hurry when I write."
Strange & Unusual"I am not at all in a humour for writing, I am tired of it."
Humorous"Oh! do not attack me with your fine words. I will not be talked out of my senses."
Strange & Unusual"I have not patience with the men, they are such fools!"
Humorous