http://www.mormonlife.com/tag/Jane%20Austen Mormon Life - Jane Austen tag http://www.mormonlife.com/story/67385-duces-wild-pride-prejudice-and-great-proficients http://www.mormonlife.com/story/67385-duces-wild-pride-prejudice-and-great-proficients Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:04:00 -0700 <div> source: MormonTimes.com </div> Women need to talk to each other. Whether it’s on the sidelines of the soccer field, in book clubs or during exercise class, we all need a daily dose of chat time. <p> Unless entirely embroiled in gossip, even quick conversations are rarely benign and both women come away better with new ideas, new appreciations and/or a sense of camaraderie. </p><p> I love women with quick wit who make me laugh. I love women who practice great restraint in order to be a good listener. And I am entirely impressed with women who can quote great literature on a moment’s notice to make a relevant point.</p>