1,664 Quotes by Jane Austen

Yes, vanity is a weakness indeed. But pride - where there is a real superiority of mind, pride will be always under good regulation.

If this man had not twelve thousand a year, he would be a very stupid fellow.

...when pain is over, the remembrance of it often becomes a pleasure.

They were within twenty yards of each other, and so abrupt was his appearance, that it was impossible to avoid his sight. Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of each were overspread with the deepest blush. He absolutely started, and for a moment seemed immoveable from surprise; but shortly recovering himself, advanced towards the party, and spoke to Elizabeth, if not in terms of perfect composure, at least of perfect civility.

No man is offended by another man's admiration of the woman he loves; it is the woman only who can make it a torment.

She was happy, she knew she was happy, and knew she ought to be happy.

He will make you happy, Fanny; I know he will make you happy; but you will make him everything.

How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!

I have been used to consider poetry as "the food of love" said Darcy."Of a fine, stout, healthy love it may. Everything nourishes what isstrong already. But if it be only a slight, thin sort of inclination, Iam convinced that one good sonnet will starve it entirely away.