“It is not time or opportunity that is to determine intimacy;—it is disposition alone. Seven years would be insufficient to make some people acquainted with each other, and seven days are more than enough for others.”

English novelist of the early 19th century, Jane Austen is best known for her sharp social satire and keen observations of English class and gender dynamics. Her works, including *Pride and Prejudice* and *Emma*, explore marriage, morality, and personal agency with wit and precision.