1,664 Quotes by Jane Austen

Did not you? I did for you. But that is one great difference between us. Compliments always take you by surprise, and me never.

It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.

Mr. Bennet's expectations were fully answered. His cousin was as absurd as he had hoped, and he listened to him with the keenest enjoyment.

To be sure you know no actual good of me, but nobody thinks of that when they fall in love.

Everybody has their taste in noises as well as in other matters; and sounds are quite innoxious, or most distressing, by their sort rather than their quantity.

never could I expect to be so truly beloved and important; so always first and always right in any man's eyes as I am in my father's...

I wish I might take this for a compliment; but to be so easily seen through I am afraid is pitiful.

I come here with no expectations, only to profess, now that I am at liberty to do so, that my heart is and always will be yours.

There is no reason in the world why you should not be important where you are known. You have good sense, and a sweet temper, and I am sure you have a grateful heart, that could never receive kindness without hoping to return it. I do not know any better qualifications for a friend and companion.