Bloom Where You're Planted
Dec. 5, 2008
12 Things I Learned From Reading Jane Austen's Novels

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1.      First impressions are not always reliable.

2.      People are not always what they seem.

3.      You can learn to live in harmony with even the most eccentric family member.

4.      Money really can’t buy happiness.

5.      A sense of humor can go a long way in dealing with life’s trials.

6.      It’s okay to be quiet and reserved. The quiet people (though they may seem boring) are often the ones who hold things together when everyone else is panicking.

7.      Honoring a commitment, even when it is not convenient, is a very admirable thing to do.

8.      It’s never a good idea to meddle in other people’s business.  Don’t give unsolicited advice--it can get you in a lot of trouble.

9.      A cheerful attitude can go a long way toward making life more enjoyable.

10.  Life does not always turn out the way it does in books.

11.  Don’t despair if you are the victim of gossip.  Eventually the gossipers will tire of talking about you and move on to someone more interesting.

12.  Don’t always believe what you hear about someone, especially if it is negative.


Comments

Dec. 5, 2008 - good post!

Posted by Hediedforme

Very nice list, thanks for sharing!

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