Quotes by Jane Austen

“ I may have lost my heart, but not my self-control. ”

“ Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love. ”

“ Laugh as much as you choose, but you will not laugh me out of my opinion. ”

“ I have not the pleasure of understanding you. ”

“ Silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. ”

“ You are too generous to trifle with me. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes are unchanged; but one word from you will silence me on this subject for ever. ”

“ It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do. ”

“ The Very first moment I beheld him, my heart was irrevocably gone. ”

“ I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve. ”

“ If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more. ”

“ Ah! There is nothing like staying at home, for real comfort. ”

“ I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine. ”