Jane Austen
Jane Austen
Jane Austenwas an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels which interpret, critique and comment upon the life of the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Her most highly praised novel during her lifetime was Pride and Prejudice, her second published novel. Austen's plots often explore the dependence of women on marriage in the pursuit of favorable social standing and economic security...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth16 December 1775
CitySteventon, England
Catherine had never wanted comfort more, and [Henry] looked as if he was aware of it.
But if I were you, I would stand by the nephew. He has more to give.
If there is any thing disagreeable going on, men are always sure to get out of it.
Where love is there is no labor; and if there be labor, that labor is loved.
If I am wrong, I am doing what I believe to the right.
Mr. Knightley, if I have not spoken, it is because I am afraid I will awaken myself from this dream.
If I could not be persuaded into doing what I thought wrong, I will never be tricked into it.
Drinking too much of Mr Weston's good wine.
. . . provided that nothing like useful knowledge could be gained from them, provided they were all story and no reflection, she had never any objection to books at all.
Everything united in her; good understanding, correct opinions, knowledge of the world and a warm heart
What Wickham had said of the living was fresh in her memory, and as she recalled his very words, it was impossible not to feel that there was gross duplicity on one side or the other
From this day you must be a stranger to one of your parents. - Your mother will never see you again if you do not marry Mr Collins, and I will never see you again if you do.
If any young men come for Mary or Kitty, send them in, for I am quite at leisure.
I don't know what I'd do without you guys.