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Jane Austen quotes

British Writer December 16, 1775 – July 28, 1817

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I could not be happy with a man whose taste did not in every point coincide with my own. He must enter in all my feelings; the same books, the same music must charm us both. Jane Austen
it does not often happen that the interference of friends will persuade a young man of independent fortune to think no more of a girl. Jane Austen
But it is fortunate,'' thought she, ``that I have something to wish for. Were the whole arrangement complete, my disappointment would be certain. But here, by my carrying with me one ceaseless source of regret in my sister's absence, I may reasonably hope to have all my expectations of pleasure realized. 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. Jane Austen
I particularly recollect your saying one night, after they had been dining at Netherfield, 'SHE a beauty!--I should as soon call her mother a wit.' But afterwards she seemed to improve on you, and I believe you thought her rather pretty at one time." "Yes," replied Darcy, who could contain himself no longer, "but THAT was only when I first saw her, for it is many months since I have considered her as one of the handsomest women of my acquaintance. Jane Austen
I am afraid I interrupt your solitary ramble, my dear sister,' said he, as he joined her.'You certainly do,' she replied with a smile; 'but it does not follow that the interruption must be unwelcome. Jane Austen
Jane Austen quote: "If one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to..."
If one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if the first calculation is wrong, we make a second better. Jane Austen
She was humbled, she was grieved; she repented, though she hardly knew of what. She became jealous of his esteem, when she could no longer hope to be benefited by it. She wanted to hear of him, when there seemed the least chance of gaining intelligence. She was convinced that she could have been happy with him, when it was no longer likely they should meet. Jane Austen
Jane Austen quote: "It's such a happiness when good people get together."
It's such a happiness when good people get together. Jane Austen
Jane Austen quote: "Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience- or..."
Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience- or give it a more fascinating name, call it hope. Jane Austen
Jane Austen quote: "It is such a happiness when good people get together -- and..."
It is such a happiness when good people get together -- and they always do. Jane Austen
The colour which had been driven from her face, returned for half a minute with an additional glow, and a smile of delight added lustre to her eyes, as she thought for that space of time that his affection and wishes must still be unshaken. But she would not be secure". Jane Austen
Jane Austen quote: "A lady, without a family, was the very best preserver of..."
A lady, without a family, was the very best preserver of furniture in the world. Jane Austen
Jane Austen quote: "I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your..."
I never could be so happy as you. Till I have your disposition, your goodness, I never can have your happiness. Jane Austen
Sitting with her on Sunday evening? a wet Sunday evening? the very time of all others when if a friend is at hand the heart must be opened, and every thing tol? Jane Austen
Jane Austen quote: "Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic..."
Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness. Jane Austen

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