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Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.

Jane Austen
Inspiring, Pleasant Surprises, Foolish
'Emma' (1816) ch. 26 (Mr John Knightley)
Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable.