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You must never marry. Don't, I do earnestly beg of you, allow yourself to be taken in by any lure thrown out to you! You cannot hope to find a lady who will like you better than you like yourself.
Georgette Heyer The Unknown Ajax
by Georgette Heyer
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In "The Unknown Ajax" by Georgette Heyer, a significant piece of advice is given regarding marriage. The speaker passionately warns against the idea of marrying, urging the listener to resist any temptations that may come. This advice suggests a deep understanding of self-worth, emphasizing that one should prioritize self-acceptance over seeking validation from a partner.

The statement implies that no one else can appreciate or value the listener more than they should value themselves. The emphasis on self-love is a crucial theme, reminding readers that true contentment comes from within rather than from external relationships. This perspective encourages individuals to avoid settling for less than they deserve, reinforcing the importance of maintaining personal integrity and self-regard in the search for companionship.

In "The Unknown Ajax" by Georgette Heyer, a significant piece of advice is given regarding marriage. The speaker passionately warns against the idea of marrying, urging the listener to resist any temptations that may come. This advice suggests a deep understanding of self-worth, emphasizing that one should prioritize self-acceptance over seeking validation from a partner.

The statement implies that no one else can appreciate or value the listener more than they should value themselves. The emphasis on self-love is a crucial theme, reminding readers that true contentment comes from within rather than from external relationships. This perspective encourages individuals to avoid settling for less than they deserve, reinforcing the importance of maintaining personal integrity and self-regard in the search for companionship.

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You must never marry. Don't, I do earnestly beg of you, allow yourself to be taken in by any lure thrown out to you! You cannot hope to find a lady who will like you better than you like yourself.
Georgette Heyer The Unknown Ajax
You must never marry. Don't, I do earnestly beg of you, allow yourself to be taken in by any lure thrown out to you! You cannot hope to find a lady who will like you better than you like yourself.
I would give much to see you fleeing in terror from a matchmaking mother,' remarked Anthea wistfully. 'Or, indeed, from anyone. But as you are utterly brazen–' 'Nay!' '… and in need of a set-down–' 'I'm not in need of that, lass, for I'm getting one,' he interpolated ruefully.
Georgette Heyer The Unknown Ajax
I would give much to see you fleeing in terror from a matchmaking mother,' remarked Anthea wistfully. 'Or, indeed, from anyone. But as you are utterly brazen–' 'Nay!' '… and in need of a set-down–' 'I'm not in need of that, lass, for I'm getting one,' he interpolated ruefully.
Just because I cut a lark with that stiff-rumped Exciseman you seem to think I'm as good as rope-ripe!
Georgette Heyer The Unknown Ajax
Just because I cut a lark with that stiff-rumped Exciseman you seem to think I'm as good as rope-ripe!
Recollect that we have been acquainted for less than a month! You cannot, cousin, have fallen - formed an attachment in so short a time!''Nay, love, don't be so daft!' he expostulated. 'There's no sense in saying I can't do what I *have* done!
Georgette Heyer The Unknown Ajax
Recollect that we have been acquainted for less than a month! You cannot, cousin, have fallen - formed an attachment in so short a time!''Nay, love, don't be so daft!' he expostulated. 'There's no sense in saying I can't do what I *have* done!
You do mean to remain, then?''If I get what I want.''The Dower House?''Nay, that's a small matter! I'll tell you what it is one of these days, but I'm not so very sure I can get it yet, so happen I'll do best to keep it to myself.''Well, I wouldn't tell anyone!' she exclaimed.'The thing is you might say I'd no hope of getting it,' he explained. An odd little smile came into his eyes as he saw her puzzled frown. 'I'd be all dashed down in a minute,' he said, shaking his head. 'That would never do!
Georgette Heyer The Unknown Ajax
You do mean to remain, then?''If I get what I want.''The Dower House?''Nay, that's a small matter! I'll tell you what it is one of these days, but I'm not so very sure I can get it yet, so happen I'll do best to keep it to myself.''Well, I wouldn't tell anyone!' she exclaimed.'The thing is you might say I'd no hope of getting it,' he explained. An odd little smile came into his eyes as he saw her puzzled frown. 'I'd be all dashed down in a minute,' he said, shaking his head. 'That would never do!
Dashed if I don't think he's begun to get queer in his attic! Well, what I mean is, hubble-bubble! I don't set up as one of these clever coves, but I've got more sense in my knowledge-box than to say such an addle-brained thing as that! Seems to me it don't make a ha'porth of difference whether you keep the dashed mill, or whether you don't, because that's where all your gingerbread came from, whichever way you look at it. And don't you tell me it's repugnant to him to have you coming down with the derbies, because all I've got to say to that is, Gammon!
Georgette Heyer The Unknown Ajax
Dashed if I don't think he's begun to get queer in his attic! Well, what I mean is, hubble-bubble! I don't set up as one of these clever coves, but I've got more sense in my knowledge-box than to say such an addle-brained thing as that! Seems to me it don't make a ha'porth of difference whether you keep the dashed mill, or whether you don't, because that's where all your gingerbread came from, whichever way you look at it. And don't you tell me it's repugnant to him to have you coming down with the derbies, because all I've got to say to that is, Gammon!
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They are afraid of him?' D'Harcourt raised his comedian's eyebrows. Danny Hislop's bright teeth flashed in his hairless, unremarkable face. 'If they were afraid, they'd tear him to pieces like schoolgirls. My guess is that he's gorgeous. A terrible tease and nasty at moments, but oh Maeve, he has such a way with him.… Is he gorgeous, dear Adam?' Adam Blacklock, thus addressed, said quietly, 'Undoubtedly gorgeous.
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