L&T Archive 1998-2003

Sincerity
In Response To: consistancy ()

] ] All that we have to do then is to act consistently with what we hold, and to value others if they act consistently with what they hold; that to be consistent constitutes sincerity;

] As a child I was taught what was right, but I was not taught to correct my temper. I was given good principles, but left to follow them in pride and conceit

If I understand you correctly, then possibly:
I am not romantic, you know, I never was. I ask only a comfortable home; and considering Mr. Collin's character, connections, and situation in life, I am convinced that my chance of happiness with him is as fair as most people can boast on entering the marriage state.

And maybe also:
Your plan is a good one, where nothing is in question but the desire of being well married; and if I were determined to get a rich husband, or any husband, I dare say I should adopt it.

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George Austen, the parson
Interesting!
;-)
Convinced
Remember this?
I made similar faces...
Latitudinarian Attitudes
In the novels
Exactly- I'm glad we agree!
Very enlightening!
George Austen, the staunch traditionalist
The editors
JA's flirtation with Evangelicalism
I can see that
In reaction to intolerance
Reaction to the Terror
You're right, Jack; my Terror error. nfm
Pluralism
Puralism Abuse- in Alresford!
North Earldom
Earl of Guilford
A Passion for Tombstones......
tombstones
Sometimes starryeyed, yet mostly clearsighted!
consistancy
Sincerity
Oh, yes!