It was foolish, it was wrong, to take so active a part in bringing any two people together. Auteur: Jane Austen Copy Quote More from Jane Austen “She is tolerable; but not handsome enough to tempt me; I am in no humour at pre…” “It raises my spleen more than any thing, to have the pretence of being asked, o…” “You have been abroad then?” said Henry, a little surprised.“Oh! No, I only mean…” “A family of ten children will be always called a fine family, where there are h…”