1,664 Quotes by Jane Austen

It is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion, to be secure of judging properly at first.

What are you thinking of so earnestly?" said he, as they walked back to the ballroom; "not of your partner, I hope, for, by that shake of the head, your meditations are not satisfactory." Catherine coloured, and said, "I was not thinking of anything." That is artful and deep, to be sure; but I had rather be told at once that you will not tell me." Well then, I will not." Thank you; for now we shall soon be acquainted, as I am authorized to tease you on this subject whenever we meet, and nothing in the world advances intimacy so much.

It is very unfair to judge any body's conduct, without an intimate knowledge of their situation.

I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading!

I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness.

He was the proudest, most disagreeable man in the world, and every body hoped that he would never come there again.

Cold-hearted Elinor! Oh! Worse than cold-hearted! Ashamed of being otherwise.--Marianne Dashwood

I am not fond of the idea of my shrubberies being always approachable.

I want nothing but death.