He knew her illnesses; they never occurred but for her own convenience. Author: Jane Austen Copy Quote More from Jane Austen “My characters shall have, after a little trouble, all that they desire.” “A person who can write a long letter with ease, cannot write ill.” “Laugh as much as you choose, but you will not laugh me out of my opinion.” “He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world, and every body hoped t…”