Fanny Burney Quotes

Generosity without delicacy, like wit without judgement, generally gives as much pain as pleasure.

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But alas, my dear child, we are the slaves of custom, the dupes of prejudice, and dare not stem the torrent of the opposing world, even though our judgments condemn our compliance! However, since the die is cast, we must endeavor to make the best of it.

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