336 Quotes About Jane-austen

Make haste” Jane added, just because she always wanted to say that.

Quite definitely a Bingley

A scheme of which every part promises delight, can never be successful; and general disappointment is only warded off by the defence of some little peculiar vexation.

The house seemed to have all the comforts of little Children, dirt and litter.

I don't approve of surprises. The pleasure is never enhanced and the inconvenience is considerable.

As for admiration, it was always very welcome when it came, but she did not depend on it.

No! Thank you for thinking I am thoughtful.

She ventured to hope he did not always read only poetry; and to say, that she thought it was the misfortune of poetry, to be seldom safely enjoyed by those who enjoyed it completely; and that the strong feelings which alone could estimate it truly, were the very feelings which ought to taste it but sparingly.

As he talked, I watched Emma and wondered what is to become of her. She is of an age to be married but she spends her time with people who are so much older than she, that she is never likely to meet a husband. And if she does, I do not know if she will wish to marry. She is too comfortable where she is. Her father is easy to please and she can do as she likes with the household. A husband will have his own views, and Emma is not likely to take to that way of living.