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Thursday, June 24, 2010

"I declare. . ."

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"I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library."

~Jane Austen

Pride and Prejudice, Chapter XI of Volume I
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6 comments:

  1. Apprentice SeamstressJune 24, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    That is an Excellent Quote!

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  2. RebekahJune 25, 2010 at 1:09 AM

    Such a great quote - and so true!


    To the KING be all the glory!
    Rebekah

    Blog: http://donotgrowweary.com/blog/

    "Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15

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  3. Shining as StarsJune 25, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    And to think that Caroline Bingley said this!

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  4. AnonymousJune 25, 2010 at 4:57 AM

    This is an excellent quote :)
    Whenever anyone accuses me of finding too much pleasure in books, I hesitate reminding them of this phrase, as by quoting from Pride and Prejudice I might not get the desired result of proving them of my nature otherwise!

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  5. HeatherJune 25, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    So true!

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  6. The EditrixJune 25, 2010 at 8:43 PM

    Marie - I know!! Within it's original context, this quote is funny and ironic - but I can say it with complete sincerity, though Caroline Bingley can't.

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