Quote#Wisdom
Of various admirals I could tell you a great deal: of them and their…
Quote byJane Austen · 1775–1817
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: Mansfield Park (1814).
English (original)
Of various admirals I could tell you a great deal: of them and their flags, and the gradation of their pay, and their bickerings and jealousies. But, in general, I can assure you that they are all passed over, and all very ill used. Certainly, my home at my uncle’s brought me acquainted with a circle of admirals. Of Rears and Vices I saw enough. Now do not be suspecting me of a pun, I entreat.
— Jane Austen
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