Leah-
Oooh! I didn't know about Austen's "Universal Truths" book! How did this escape me? I have an English degree!
I'm going to Amazon right now to look for this!
I also love Austen and Bronte'. I'm also somewhat of an anglophile, obsessed with all things British!
I have a book of etiquette from 1924, that I got at a library book sale for only a quarter! It is so much fun to read. There is a chapter called "The Little Courtesies of Daily Life." It says, "Be gentle, be kind. Be simple in your tastes and sincere in your actions. For these are the things that distinguish a fine character."
***sigh*** I love that.
Love,
Heather
That's one of the positives of my schooling - instruction on how to conduct oneself with dignity and courtesy.
The little book, is by Susan Hart-Byers, and is filled with an enlightening collection of quotations, from the works of Jane Austen.
Profoundly, Jane Austin's knowledge of the human character underpins every element of her writing.
Should you decide to treat yourself to a copy - enjoy
Love,
Leah
