Jane Austen Quotes

Here are some witty lines from Jane Austen. She really is a genius!

“Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of. “

- Emma

“What is right to be done cannot be done too soon”

- Emma

“You mistake me, my dear. I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends. I have heard you mention them with consideration these twenty years at least. “

- Pride and Prejudice

” It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.”

- Pride and Prejudice

” What did she say?—Just what she ought, of course. A lady always does.—She said enough to show there need not be despair—and to invite him to say more himself.”

- Emma