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Jane Austen

Read through the most famous quotes from Jane Austen




Is not general incivility the very essence of love?


— Jane Austen


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I cannot comprehend the neglect of a family library in such days as these." - Mr. Darcy


— Jane Austen


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There is something so amiable in the prejudices of a young mind, that one is sorry to see them give way to the reception of more general opinions.


— Jane Austen


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Badly done, Emma!


— Jane Austen


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Business, you know, may bring money, but friendship hardly ever does.


— Jane Austen


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A fondness for reading, properly directed, must be an education in itself.


— Jane Austen


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Always resignation and acceptance. Always prudence and honour and duty. Elinor, where is your heart?


— Jane Austen


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Obstinate, headstrong girl!


— Jane Austen


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I will only add, God bless you.


— Jane Austen


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They parted at last with mutual civility, and possibly a mutual desire of never meeting again.


— Jane Austen


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About Jane Austen

Jane Austen Quotes




Did you know about Jane Austen?

Austen's letter marked "Declined by Return of Post". It is unlike any of Austen's other works. Marriage was impractical as both Lefroy and Austen must have known.

She was educated primarily by her father and older brothers as well as through her own reading. The steadfast support of her family was critical to her development as a professional writer. Her realism and biting social commentary have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics.

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