Jane Austen

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Independent, original, analytical, and determined. Have an exceptional ability to turn theories into solid plans of action. Highly value knowledge, competence, and structure. Driven to derive meaning from their visions. Long-range thinkers. Have very high standards for their performance, and the performance of others. Natural leaders, but will follow if they trust existing leaders.

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Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century.

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Quotes by Jane Austen

To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.

Nobody minds having what is too good for them.

Men have had every advantage of us in telling their own story. Education has been theirs in so much higher a degree; the pen has been in their hands. I will not allow books to prove anything.

Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings.

Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure.

My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company.

It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are they the result of previous study?

If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.

We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be.

An engaged woman is always more agreeable than a disengaged. She is satisfied with herself. Her cares are over, and she feels that she may exert all her powers of pleasing without suspicion. All is safe with a lady engaged; no harm can be done.

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