Quote by Jane Austen

Without thinking highly either of men or of matrimony, marriage had always been her object; it was the only honourable provision for well-educated young women of small fortune, and however uncertain of giving happiness, must be their pleasantest preservative from want.

Without thinking highly either of men or of matrimony, marri

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This quote resonates with the character's pragmatic approach towards marriage. She neither idealizes men nor romanticizes the institution of matrimony, but recognizes marriage as a practical choice for well-educated but financially limited young women like herself. Despite acknowledging the uncertainty of finding happiness in marriage, she sees it as the most desirable means of ensuring a life free from poverty. Overall, the quote reflects her sensible and realistic perspective on the benefits and limitations of marriage as a social and economic safety net.

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