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3 Jane Austen Quotes on Writing

Jane Austen quotes on writing

  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.

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  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.

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  3. Let other pens dwell on guilt and misery.

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