Quote by Jane Austen

I don't approve of surprises. The pleasure is never enhanced and the inconvenience is considerable.

I don't approve of surprises. The pleasure is never enhanced

Summary

The quote implies a dislike for surprises, claiming that they neither amplify happiness nor introduce any benefits. Instead, surprises are seen as bothersome, causing inconvenience. The speaker suggests that the unexpected nature of surprises undermines any potential joy they may bring, emphasizing the preference for predictable and controlled circumstances which are devoid of inconvenience.

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