For example, at the beginning of the novel in chapter 5, Austen claims that "vanity and pride are different things... a person can be proud without being vain." He states that “pride refers more to our opinion of ourselves… [and] vanity to what we would like others to think of us.” Austen presents a very intriguing and thought-provoking statement about pride and the self. He states that being proud of oneself is different from being nefariously vain. The pride we have is not validated by external recognition or compliments. Rather, pride is built and nurtured through a sense of inner peace and personal fulfillment. Pride, in essence, is a tool that helps an individual in our society recognize his or her own competence and effectiveness. Austen advocates pride and self-improvement and believes that pride increases self-esteem. He believes that pride encourages valuing the talents and gifts that individuals bring to this society and this world. Furthermore, Austen also provides great insight into life regarding happiness. At the end of the book, Austen argues that one must learn to be content with being happier than one deserves. Austen encourages us to accept happiness in our lives. He believes that happiness should be appreciated and accepted. We must accept the fact that we do not have to earn happiness; rather we must enjoy it while we