20 Quotes by Jane Austen about thinking




  • Author Jane Austen
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    Incline us oh God! to think humbly of ourselves, to be severe only in the examination of our own conduct, to consider our fellow-creatures with kindness, and to judge of all they say and do with that charity which we would desire from them ourselves.

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    I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

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    Oh! you are a great deal too apt, you know, to like people in general. You never see fault in any body. All the world are good and agreeable in your eyes. I never heard you speak ill of a human being in my life." "I would wish not to be hasty in censuring any one; but I always speak what I think.

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    I had a very pleasant evening, however, though you will probably find out that there was no particular reason for it; but I do not think it worthwhile to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

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  • Author Jane Austen
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    Elinor agreed with it all, for she did not think he deserved the compliment of rational opposition.

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