[georgiegirl]

There is nothing underlying Austen's works that goes against conservative or Biblical principles.

Absolutely correct. Austen's "proverbs" are every bit as wise as Shakespeare's or Dicken's. One of my favorites is "Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility..." (Darcy from P & P)

[pepsi_junkie]

Absolutely correct. Austen's "proverbs" are every bit as wise as Shakespeare's or Dicken's. One of my favorites is "Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility..." (Darcy from P & P)

Hah! I often remark that Pope Francis takes immense pride in his humility but it goes over most people's heads. They think that's praise.