I cannot think well of a man who sports with any woman’s feelings; and there may often be a great deal more suffered than a stander-by can judge of.
Jane Austen
Respect For Feelings, Emotional Awareness, Empathy, Relationships, Gender Sensitivity, Compassion
Jane Austen’s Quotes On Topics
Emotional Comfort | Reflective Moment | Discomfort | Mental Endurance | Flaws And Speed | Self-Regulation | Dishonesty | Self-criticism | Apology | Giving Nature | Words | Clergy Influence | Admirable Fever | Departure | Irrevocable Heart | Fond Remembrance | Character Flaws | Ridicule | Romantic Regret | Parental Praise | More
More Jane Austen Quotes
“Yes, I found myself, by insensible degrees, sincerely fond of her; and the happiest hours of my life were what I spent with her.” Jane Austen
Gradual Love, Happiness In Relationships, Fond Memories, Affection, Hours, Life
Jane Austen Gradual Love, Happiness In Relationships, Fond Memories, Affection, Hours, Life“It is particularly incumbent on those who never change their opinion, to be secure of judging properly at first.” Jane Austen
Stubbornness And Judgement, Critical Thinking, Opinion Formation, Judgement, Opinion, Change
Jane Austen Stubbornness And Judgement, Critical Thinking, Opinion Formation, Judgement, Opinion, Change“We neither of us perform to strangers.” Jane Austen
Shared Comfort, Familiarity Bond, Mutual Understanding, Comfort, Bond, Understanding
Jane Austen Shared Comfort, Familiarity Bond, Mutual Understanding, Comfort, Bond, Understanding“To love is to burn, to be on fire.” Jane Austen
Burning Love, Passionate Feelings, Emotional Fire, Love, Passion, Fire
Jane Austen Burning Love, Passionate Feelings, Emotional Fire, Love, Passion, Fire“A woman, especially, if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can.” Jane Austen
Women And Knowledge, Irony In Society, Social Norms, Satire, Expectations, Gender Roles
Jane Austen Women And Knowledge, Irony In Society, Social Norms, Satire, Expectations, Gender Roles“But people themselves alter so much, that there is something new to be observed in them for ever.” Jane Austen
Change, People, Observation, Growth, Change, Transformation
Jane Austen Change, People, Observation, Growth, Change, Transformation“Let us never underestimate the power of a well-written letter.” Jane Austen
Written Communication, Impact Of Letters, Literary Value, Letter, Power, Writing
Jane Austen Written Communication, Impact Of Letters, Literary Value, Letter, Power, Writing“She looked back as well as she could; but it was all confusion. She had taken up the idea, she supposed and made everything bend to it.” Jane Austen
Confused Perceptions, Emotional Reflection, Mental Clarity, Confusion, Reflection, Idea
Jane Austen Confused Perceptions, Emotional Reflection, Mental Clarity, Confusion, Reflection, Idea“One cannot know what a man really is by the end of a fortnight.” Jane Austen
Short Time, Perception, Judgment, Character, Understanding, Time
Jane Austen Short Time, Perception, Judgment, Character, Understanding, Time“Young ladies should take care of themselves. Young ladies are delicate plants. They should take care of their health and their complexion. My dear, did you change your stockings?” Jane Austen
Health Care, Delicate Nature, Personal Appearance, Women, Beauty, Health
Jane Austen Health Care, Delicate Nature, Personal Appearance, Women, Beauty, Health“Keep your breath to cool your porridge’; and I shall keep mine to swell my song.” Jane Austen
Playful Retort, Humorous Expression, Personal Freedom, Retort, Humor, Freedom
Jane Austen Playful Retort, Humorous Expression, Personal Freedom, Retort, Humor, Freedom“I have not the pleasure of understanding you.” Jane Austen
Polite Disagreement, Misunderstood Words, Diplomatic Wit, Disagreement, Words, Wit
Jane Austen Polite Disagreement, Misunderstood Words, Diplomatic Wit, Disagreement, Words, Wit“Indeed, I am very sorry to be right in this instance. I would much rather have been merry than wise.” Jane Austen
Reluctant Wisdom, Joyful Preference, Regretful Truth, Wisdom, Joy, Truth
Jane Austen Reluctant Wisdom, Joyful Preference, Regretful Truth, Wisdom, Joy, Truth“Did not you? I did for you. But that is one great difference between us. Compliments always take you by surprise, and me never.” Jane Austen
Compliments, Surprise, Difference, Expectations, Compliments, Surprise
Jane Austen Compliments, Surprise, Difference, Expectations, Compliments, Surprise“He had an affectionate heart. He must love somebody.” Jane Austen
Affectionate Nature, Loving Heart, Emotional Warmth, Love, Affection, Warmth
Jane Austen Affectionate Nature, Loving Heart, Emotional Warmth, Love, Affection, Warmth“To begin perfect happiness at the respective ages of 26 and 18 is to do pretty well.” Jane Austen
Happiness, Youth, Relationships, Age, Life Expectations, Fulfillment
Jane Austen Happiness, Youth, Relationships, Age, Life Expectations, Fulfillment“Marianne Dashwood was born to an extraordinary fate. She was born to discover the falsehood of her own opinions, and to counteract, by her conduct, her most favourite maxims.” Jane Austen
Extraordinary Fate, Self-Discovery, False Opinions, Destiny, Change, Personal Growth
Jane Austen Extraordinary Fate, Self-Discovery, False Opinions, Destiny, Change, Personal Growth“Mr. Knightley seemed to be trying not to smile; and succeeded without difficulty, upon Mrs. Elton’s beginning to talk to him.” Jane Austen
Self-Control, Humor, Social Interaction, Relationships, Expression, Gender Dynamics
Jane Austen Self-Control, Humor, Social Interaction, Relationships, Expression, Gender Dynamics