“People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.”

“People do not seem to realise that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character.”

“People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.”

“Our opinions of the world, are confessions of character.”

“But as Austen delineates so clearly, you can't stop people from making assumptions if they're so inclined. You can only do your best to show your character through your actions and hope that other people will be capable of forming sound opinions. And if you're a realist like Austen, you'll also be wise enough to realize how many people aren't up to it.”

“Altered opinions do not alter a man’s character (or do so very little); but they do illuminate individual aspects of the constellation of his personality which with a different constellation of opinions had hitherto remained dark and unrecognizable.”