1,664 Quotes by Jane Austen

There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense.

I am excessively diverted.

Follies and nonsense, whims and inconsistencies do divert me, I own, and I laugh at them whenever I can.

She began now to comprehend that he was exactly the man who, in disposition and talents, would most suit her. His understanding and temper, though unlike her own, would have answered all her wishes. It was an union that must have been to the advantage of both: by her ease and liveliness, his mind might have been softened, his manners improved; and from his judgement, information, and knowledge of the world, she must have received benefit of greater importance.

Vanity, not love, has been my folly.

You may ask questions which I shall not choose to answer.

Son muy pocas las personas a las que quiero de verdad, y de pocos tengo buen concepto. Cuanto más conozco el mundo, menos me gusta; y cada día estoy más convencida de la inconstancia del carácter humano, y de lo poco fiable que es la apariencia de valía o de buen juicio".

And with regard to the resentment of his family, or the indignation of the world, if the former were excited by his marrying me, it would not give me one moment's concern-- and the world in general would have too much sense to join in the scorn.

Elizabeth was excessively disappointed...but it was her business to be satisfied — and certainly her temper to be happy; and all was soon right again.