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Jane Austen Quotes

Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor. Which is one very strong argument in favor of matrimony Picture Quote #1

The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love Picture Quote #1

The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid Picture Quote #1

One man's ways may be as good as another's, but we all like our own best Picture Quote #1

Every housemaid expects at least once a week as much excitement as would have lasted a Jane Austen heroine throughout a whole novel Picture Quote #1

By the bye, as I must leave off being young, I find many douceurs in being a sort of chaperon, for I am put on the sofa near the fire and can drink as much wine as I like Picture Quote #1

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It is a shocking trick for a young person to be always lolling upon a sofa Picture Quote #1

Where love is there is no labor; and if there be labor, that labor is loved Picture Quote #1

In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels Picture Quote #1

Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then Picture Quote #1

We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be Picture Quote #1

With men he can be rational and unaffected, but when he has ladies to please, every feature works Picture Quote #1

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She had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older: the natural sequel of an unnatural beginning Picture Quote #1

He is a gentleman, and I am a gentleman’s daughter. So far we are equal Picture Quote #1

Elinor could sit still no longer. She almost ran out of the room, and as soon as the door was closed, burst into tears of joy, which at first she thought would never cease Picture Quote #1

You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope... I have loved none but you Picture Quote #1

I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun Picture Quote #1

Laugh as much as you choose, but you will not laugh me out of my opinion Picture Quote #1

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A person who is knowingly bent on bad behavior, gets upset when better behavior is expected of them Picture Quote #1

I have changed my mind, and changed the trimmings of my cap this morning; they are now such as you suggested Picture Quote #1

If this man had not twelve thousand a year, he would be a very stupid fellow Picture Quote #1

There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me Picture Quote #1

Maybe it’s that I find it hard to forgive the follies and vices of others, or their offenses against me. My good opinion, once lost, is lost forever Picture Quote #1

She was stronger alone; and her own good sense so well supported her, that her firmness was as unshaken, her appearance of cheerfulness as invariable, as, with regrets so poignant and so fresh, it was possible for them to be Picture Quote #1

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He certainly is very agreeable, and I give you leave to like him. You have liked many a stupider person Picture Quote #1

Then it would not be so strong a sense. If it failed to produce equal exertion, it could not be an equal conviction Picture Quote #1

There will be little rubs and disappointments everywhere, and we are all apt to expect too much; but then, if one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if the first calculation is wrong, we make a second better: we find comfort somewhere Picture Quote #1

There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense Picture Quote #1

I have not a doubt of your doing very well together. Your tempers are by no means unlike. You are each of you so complying, that nothing will ever be resolved on; so easy, that every servant will cheat you; and so generous, that you will always exceed your income Picture Quote #1

There is no reason in the world why you should not be important where you are known. You have good sense, and a sweet temper, and I am sure you have a grateful heart, that could never receive kindness without hoping to return it. I do not know any better qualifications for a friend and companion Picture Quote #1

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Single women have a dreadful propensity for being poor. Which is one very strong argument in favor of matrimony (Jane Austen Quotes) The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love (Jane Austen Quotes) The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid (Jane Austen Quotes) One man's ways may be as good as another's, but we all like our own best (Jane Austen Quotes) Every housemaid expects at least once a week as much excitement as would have lasted a Jane Austen heroine throughout a whole novel (Jane Austen Quotes) By the bye, as I must leave off being young, I find many douceurs in being a sort of chaperon, for I am put on the sofa near the fire and can drink as much wine as I like (Jane Austen Quotes) It is a shocking trick for a young person to be always lolling upon a sofa (Jane Austen Quotes) Where love is there is no labor; and if there be labor, that labor is loved (Jane Austen Quotes) In nine cases out of ten, a woman had better show more affection than she feels (Jane Austen Quotes) Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then (Jane Austen Quotes) We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be (Jane Austen Quotes) With men he can be rational and unaffected, but when he has ladies to please, every feature works (Jane Austen Quotes) She had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older: the natural sequel of an unnatural beginning (Jane Austen Quotes) He is a gentleman, and I am a gentleman’s daughter. So far we are equal (Jane Austen Quotes) Elinor could sit still no longer. She almost ran out of the room, and as soon as the door was closed, burst into tears of joy, which at first she thought would never cease (Jane Austen Quotes) You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope... I have loved none but you (Jane Austen Quotes) I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun (Jane Austen Quotes) Laugh as much as you choose, but you will not laugh me out of my opinion (Jane Austen Quotes) A person who is knowingly bent on bad behavior, gets upset when better behavior is expected of them (Jane Austen Quotes) I have changed my mind, and changed the trimmings of my cap this morning; they are now such as you suggested (Jane Austen Quotes) If this man had not twelve thousand a year, he would be a very stupid fellow (Jane Austen Quotes) There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me (Jane Austen Quotes) Maybe it’s that I find it hard to forgive the follies and vices of others, or their offenses against me. My good opinion, once lost, is lost forever (Jane Austen Quotes) She was stronger alone; and her own good sense so well supported her, that her firmness was as unshaken, her appearance of cheerfulness as invariable, as, with regrets so poignant and so fresh, it was possible for them to be (Jane Austen Quotes) He certainly is very agreeable, and I give you leave to like him. You have liked many a stupider person (Jane Austen Quotes) Then it would not be so strong a sense. If it failed to produce equal exertion, it could not be an equal conviction (Jane Austen Quotes) There will be little rubs and disappointments everywhere, and we are all apt to expect too much; but then, if one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if the first calculation is wrong, we make a second better: we find comfort somewhere (Jane Austen Quotes) There are few people whom I really love, and still fewer of whom I think well. The more I see of the world, the more am I dissatisfied with it; and every day confirms my belief of the inconsistency of all human characters, and of the little dependence that can be placed on the appearance of merit or sense (Jane Austen Quotes) I have not a doubt of your doing very well together. Your tempers are by no means unlike. You are each of you so complying, that nothing will ever be resolved on; so easy, that every servant will cheat you; and so generous, that you will always exceed your income (Jane Austen Quotes) There is no reason in the world why you should not be important where you are known. You have good sense, and a sweet temper, and I am sure you have a grateful heart, that could never receive kindness without hoping to return it. I do not know any better qualifications for a friend and companion (Jane Austen Quotes)

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