Kate

“I shall ever despise the man who can be gratified by the passion which he never wished to inspire, nor solicited the avowal of.”
― Jane Austen, Lady Susan

“But that woman is a fool indeed who, while insulted by accusation, can be worked on by compliments.”
― Jane Austen, Lady Susan

“I am tired of submitting my will to the caprices of others—of resigning my own judgement in deference to those to whom I owe no duty, and for whom I feel no respect.”
― Jane Austen, Lady Susan

“Where pride and stupidity unite there can be no dissimulation worthy notice,”
― Jane Austen, Lady Susan