I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me.
Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice

This is why I love Austen so: not the romances, not the manners porn, not the “out of countenance”-ing, but this. Words to live by, Miss Eliza Bennet!

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Third Person Omniscient (via Cabaret)

First! Are any of you in need of a French/English translator? Psychic Roommate is offering her freelance services, so check it out! (French and English websites designed by yours truly. Also, it’s also the barest bare bones of design–it will be fancied up soon.) Second, those of you who follow me on on Twitter might [...]

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A Longwinded Contemplation of My Inner Marianne Dashwood

I had thought that The Golden Compass DVD would be released today but it appears as though my anticipation has run away from me because it isn’t released until next week. I had hoped that the DVD would come with the deleted scenes, which include the sky bridge to Cittàgazze and the confrontation between Lord [...]

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