Janeausten Quotes

“Exertion should always be in proportion to what is required.”
― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice / Northanger Abbey / Persuasion

“Now, how were his sentiments to be read? Was this like wishing to avoid her? And the next moment she was hating herself for the folly which asked the question.”
― Jane Austen, PERSUASION

“... Dr. Hall in such a very deep morning that either his mother, his wife or himself must be dead.”
― Jane Austen, The letters of Jane Austen: Annotated

“I could not find myself making any use of the word sacrifice," said she. "I do suspect that he is not really necessary to my happiness. So much the better. I certainly will not persuade myself to feel more than I do. I am quite enough in love. I should be sorry to be more.”
― Emma, Jane Austen