Quote by Jane Austen

But there certainly are not so many men of large fortune in the world as there are pretty women to deserve them.

But there certainly are not so many men of large fortune in

Summary

This quote, attributed to Jane Austen, suggests that there is a scarcity of wealthy men compared to the number of women who could potentially attract them due to their beauty or other desirable qualities. It implies that the competition for securing a wealthy partner is steep, implying that women who possess attractiveness have less likelihood of finding a wealthy match due to the limited number of eligible men. The quote highlights the perceived imbalance between wealthy individuals and those seeking to enter into relationships with them.

By Jane Austen

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