The Complete Novels of Jane Austen Quotes

“One enjoyment was certain--that of suitableness of companions; a suitableness which comprehended health and temper to bear inconveniences--cheerfulness to enhance every pleasure--and affection and intelligence, which might supply it among themselves if there were disappointments abroad. It is not the object of this work to give a description of Derbyshire, nor of any of the remarkable places through which their route thither lay; Oxford, Blenheim, Warwick, Kenilworth, Birmingham, etc. are sufficiently known. A small part of Derbyshire is all the present concern.”
― Jane Austen, Emma, Mansfield Park, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey & Persuasion

“I take no leave of you, Miss Bennet. I send no compliments to your mother. You deserve no such attention. I am most seriously displeased.”
― Jane Austen, Jane Austen Six Pack - Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion

“nothing remained to be settled but the naming of the Day.”
― Jane Austen, Jane Austen: The complete Novels

“He smiled, and assured her that whatever she wished him to say should be said.”
― Jane Austen, The Jane Austen Collection

“She hardly knew how to suppose that she could be an object of admiration to so great a man; and yet that he should look at her because he disliked her, was still more strange.”
― Jane Austen, The Jane Austen Collection

“Come as soon as you can on receipt of this.”
― Jane Austen, The Jane Austen Collection

“Miss Bingley immediately fixed her eyes on his face, and desired he would tell her what lady had the credit of inspiring such reflections. Mr. Darcy replied with great intrepidity: "Miss Elizabeth Bennet.”
― Jane Austen, The Jane Austen Collection

“that he never speaks much, unless among his intimate acquaintances. With them he is remarkably agreeable.”
― Jane Austen, The Jane Austen Collection

“Are you quite sure, ma'am?—is not there a little mistake?" said Jane. "I certainly saw Mr. Darcy speaking to her.”
― Jane Austen, The Jane Austen Collection

“I would not wish to be hasty in censuring anyone;”
― Jane Austen, The Jane Austen Collection