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I have never yet found that the advice of a Sister could prevent a young Man's being in love if he chose it.

Jane Austen

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Jane Austen
Age: 101 †
Born: 1775
Born: December 16
Died: 1877
Died: July 24
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Short Story Writer
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Hampshire
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Sister
Advice
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Men
Love
Chose

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