Jane Austen quote about reason from Pride and Prejudice - Every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.
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Every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.
 Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice (28 January 1813). copy citation

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Author Jane Austen
Source Pride and Prejudice
Topic reason feelings effort
Date 28 January 1813
Language English
Reference ISBN 9780674049161
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Weblink http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1342/1342-h/1342-h.htm

Context

“"Is this a hint to me, Lizzy," said her father, "to send for the horses?"
"No, indeed, I do not wish to avoid the walk. The distance is nothing when one has a motive; only three miles. I shall be back by dinner."
"I admire the activity of your benevolence," observed Mary, "but every impulse of feeling should be guided by reason; and, in my opinion, exertion should always be in proportion to what is required."
"We will go as far as Meryton with you," said Catherine and Lydia. Elizabeth accepted their company, and the three young ladies set off together.
"If we make haste," said Lydia, as they walked along, "perhaps we may see something of Captain Carter before he goes."” source

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