Jane Austen, celebrated for her keen observations of society and human behavior, crafted stories that remain beloved centuries later. Her quotes reflect her wit, wisdom, and insightful commentary on love, manners, and the complexities of human relationships. Together, they offer timeless reflections on character, social dynamics, and the enduring humor found in everyday life.
It was long before Fanny could recover from the agitating happiness of such an hour as was formed by the last thirty minutes of expectation, and the first of fruition; it was some time even before her happiness could be said to make her happy, before the disappointment inseparable from the alteration of person had vanished, and she could see in him the same William as before, and talk to him, as her heart had been yearning to do through many a past year.
From Mansfield Park
Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody.
Do not give way to useless alarm; though it is right to be prepared for the worst, there is no occasion to look on it as certain.
From Pride and Prejudice
You must be the best judge of your own happiness.
From Emma
How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!
From Emma
...when pain is over, the remembrance of it often becomes a pleasure.
From Persuasion
It was long before Fanny could recover from the agitating happiness of such an hour as was formed by the last thirty minutes of expectation, and the first of fruition; it was some time even before her happiness could be said to make her happy, before the disappointment inseparable from the alteration of person had vanished, and she could see in him the same William as before, and talk to him, as her heart had been yearning to do through many a past year.
From Mansfield Park
Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody.
Do not give way to useless alarm; though it is right to be prepared for the worst, there is no occasion to look on it as certain.
From Pride and Prejudice
You must be the best judge of your own happiness.
From Emma
How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!
From Emma
...when pain is over, the remembrance of it often becomes a pleasure.
From Persuasion
It was long before Fanny could recover from the agitating happiness of such an hour as was formed by the last thirty minutes of expectation, and the first of fruition; it was some time even before her happiness could be said to make her happy, before the disappointment inseparable from the alteration of person had vanished, and she could see in him the same William as before, and talk to him, as her heart had been yearning to do through many a past year.
From Mansfield Park
Give a girl an education and introduce her properly into the world, and ten to one but she has the means of settling well, without further expense to anybody.
Do not give way to useless alarm; though it is right to be prepared for the worst, there is no occasion to look on it as certain.
From Pride and Prejudice
You must be the best judge of your own happiness.
From Emma
How often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish preparation!
From Emma
...when pain is over, the remembrance of it often becomes a pleasure.
From Persuasion
