Of all horrid things, leave-taking is the worst. Author: Jane Austen Copy Quote More from Jane Austen “Yes; these four evenings have enabled them to ascertain that they both like Vin…” “There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved perso…” “You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.-Mr. Darcy” “If I was wrong in yielding to persuasion once, remember that it was to persuasi…”