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Jane Austen. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceLetter to Fanny Knight (1817-03-13) [Letters of Jane Austen -- Brabourne Edition]

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“Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor. Which is one very strong argument in favor of matrimony.”
— Jane Austen
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Austen, J. (n.d.). Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor. Which is one very strong argument in favor of matrimony. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42312-single-women-have-a-dreadful-propensity-for-being/

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Austen, Jane. “Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor. Which is one very strong argument in favor of matrimony.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42312-single-women-have-a-dreadful-propensity-for-being/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Austen, Jane. “Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor. Which is one very strong argument in favor of matrimony.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/42312-single-women-have-a-dreadful-propensity-for-being/.

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