Jane Austen Quotes on Writing

3 quotes

  1. I begin already to weigh my words & sentences more than I did, & am looking about for a sentiment, an illustration, or a metaphor in every corner of the room. Could my Ideas flow as fast as the rain in the Storecloset it would be charming.

  2. The little bit (two inches wide) of ivory on which I work with so fine a brush as produces little effect after much labour.

  3. Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery.

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