No- I cannot talk of books in a ballroom; my head is always full of something else. Jane Austen More Quotes by Jane Austen More Quotes From Jane Austen She began now to comprehend that he was exactly the man who, in disposition and talents, would most suit her. His understanding and temper, though unlike her own, would have answered all her wishes. It was an union that must have been to the advantage of both: by her ease and liveliness, his mind might have been softened, his manners improved; and from his judgement, information, and knowledge of the world, she must have received benefit of greater importance. Jane Austen understandingmindmen Woman is fine for her own satisfaction alone. No man will admire her the more, no woman will like her the better for it. Neatness and fashion are enough for the former, and a something of shabbiness or impropriety will be most endearing to the latter. Jane Austen fashioninspiringmen I have not the pleasure of understanding you. Jane Austen mrs-bennetpleasureunderstanding Marriage is indeed a maneuvering business. Jane Austen Pray, pray be composed, and do not betray what you feel to every body present Jane Austen bodyprayingfeels I never wish to offend, but I am so foolishly shy, that I often seem negligent, when I am only kept back by my natural awkwardness. Jane Austen shynaturalwish To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love. Jane Austen falling-in-lovedancingdance Everybody likes to go their own way–to choose their own time and manner of devotion. Jane Austen religiouswaypast Let us have the luxury of silence. Jane Austen luxurysilence You have qualities which I had not before supposed to exist in such a degree in any human creature. You have some touches of the angel in you. Jane Austen degreesqualityangel Dearest, loveliest Elizabeth! What do I not owe you! You taught me a lesson, hard indeed at first, but most advantageous. By you, I was properly humbled. Jane Austen It is indolence... Indolence and love of ease; a want of all laudable ambition, of taste for good company, or of inclination to take the trouble of being agreeable, which make men clergymen. A clergyman has nothing to do but be slovenly and selfish; read the newspaper, watch the weather, and quarrel with his wife. His curate does all the work and the business of his own life is to dine. Jane Austen selfishambitionlife This sweetest and best of all creatures, faultless in spite of all her faults. Jane Austen sweetestspitefaults She had nothing to do but to forgive herself and be happier than ever. Jane Austen forgiving The mere habit of learning to love is the thing; and a teachableness of disposition in a young lady is a great blessing Jane Austen habitblessinglove-is Real solemn history, I cannot be interested in.... The quarrels of popes and kings, with wars and pestilences in every page; the men all so good for nothing, and hardly any women at all. Jane Austen realkingswar They were within twenty yards of each other, and so abrupt was his appearance, that it was impossible to avoid his sight. Their eyes instantly met, and the cheeks of each were overspread with the deepest blush. He absolutely started, and for a moment seemed immoveable from surprise; but shortly recovering himself, advanced towards the party, and spoke to Elizabeth, if not in terms of perfect composure, at least of perfect civility. Jane Austen partyeyesight Have a little compassion on my nerves. You tear them to pieces. Jane Austen nervestearscompassion You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you. -Mr. Darcy Jane Austen pridelove-youromantic Vanity was the beginning and the end of Sir Walter Elliot's character; vanity of person and of situation. He had been remarkably handsome in his youth; and, at fifty-four, was still a very fine man. Few women could think more of their personal appearance than he did, nor could the valet of any new made lord be more delighted with the place he held in society. He considered the blessing of beauty as inferior only to the blessing of a baronetcy; and the Sir Walter Elliott, who united these gifts, was the constant object of his warmest respect and devotion. Jane Austen blessingcharactermen
