Jane Austen Quotes

To be claimed as a good, though in an improper style, is at least better than being rejected as no good at all.

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• To be claimed as a good, though in an improper style, is at least better than being rejected as no good at all.

  

  Jane Austen
  • Style
  • Rejected
  • Improper