Jane Austen Quotes

It is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion, to be secure of judging properly at first.

Jane Austen

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• It is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion, to be secure of judging properly at first.

  

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  • Change
  • Opinion
  • Never