Jane Austen Quotes

Now be sincere; did you admire me for my impertinence?" "For the liveliness of your mind, I did.

Jane Austen

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• Admire
• Sincere
• Impertinence
• Liveliness

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• Now be sincere; did you admire me for my impertinence?" "For the liveliness of your mind, I did.

  

  Jane Austen
  • Mind
  • Admire
  • Sincere