Original artwork, not a still
Mansfield Park ‧ 1814
Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody.
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The speaker argues that a girl who is properly educated and introduced into society has very good odds of making a secure match without costing anyone more money. It is a practical, marriage-minded view, presenting education and social introduction as the only investment needed.
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