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Merely Quotes by Jane Austen
- A lucky guess is never merely luck. There is always some talent in it.
- I can easily believe it. Women of that class have great opportunities, and if they are intelligent may be well worth listening to. Such varieites…
- And have you never known the pleasure and triumph of a lucky guess? I pity you. I thought you cleverer; for depend upon it, a…
- May I ask you what these questions tend?' 'Merely to the illustration of your character,' said she, endeavouring to shake off her gravity. 'I am…
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