 to be guided wholly by the opinion of other people. I thought our judgments were given us merely to be subservient to those of our neighbours. This has always been your doctrine, I am sure." "No, Marianne, never. My doctrine has never aimed at the subjection...  Sense and Sensibility: a Novel - Page 78by Jane Austen - 1833 - 331 pagesFull view - About this book
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...and very frequently by what other people say of them, without giving oneself time to deliberate aud judge." " But I thought it was right, Elinor," said...aimed at the subjection of the understanding. All 1 have ever attempted to influence has been the behaviour. You must not confound my meaning. I am guilty,... | |
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...other people. I thought our judgments were given us merely to be subservient to those of our neighbors. This has always been your doctrine, I am sure." "...All I have ever attempted to influence has been the belavior. You must not confound my meaning. I am guilty, I confess, of having often wished you to treat... | |
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 | Jane Austen - 1922 - 372 pages
...they say of themselves, and very frequently by what other people say of them, without giving oneself time to deliberate and judge." " But I thought it...wished you to treat our acquaintance in general with G greater attention; but when have I advised you to adopt their sentiments or conform to their judgment... | |
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...laws and minor laws — as a regulator of social action. " 'My doctrine,' " Elinor tells Marianne, " 'has never aimed at the subjection of the understanding....All I have ever attempted to influence has been the behavior' " (p. 74). Though Elinor forms her own ideas about people and events, she is deeply convinced... | |
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