Quote by Jane Austen

There certainly was some great mismanagement in the education of those two young men. One has got all the goodness, and the other all the appearance of it.

There certainly was some great mismanagement in the educatio

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of proper education and its impact on individuals. It suggests that the two young men in question have had contrasting educational experiences, with one receiving the essential virtues and the other merely appearing to possess them. It implies that there has been significant mismanagement in the education of these individuals, resulting in one acquiring genuine qualities while the other only appears to possess them superficially. This quote serves as a commentary on the potential consequences of neglecting or mishandling one's education.

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Life Education People Society Character Mr Darcy Wickham

By Jane Austen

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