jane austen really just repeatedly said “the sexiest thing a man can be is kind, selfless, attentive and honest about his feelings” and, as always, she was correct every single time
She also said women should have financial autonomy and legal rights. :)
jane austen: men should be softer and kinder and women should be allowed to be witty and funny and independent
I have fought against my better judgement, my family’s expectations, the inferiority of your birth by rank and circumstance. All these things I am willing to put aside and ask you to end my agony. I don’t understand. I love you.