It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies, could they be made to understand how little the heart of a man is affected by what is costly or new in their attire.
Jane Austen
Social Expectations, Gender Differences, Fashion, Materialism, Relationships, Vanity
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Busy Nothings | Playful Retort | Male Ego | Influence | Inner Struggle | Emotional Comfort | Idle Intrusions | Self-reliance | Admittance | Emotional Distance | Conversations | Self-Doubt | Relationship Advice | Incomprehension | Human Flaws | Need | Pity | Health Care | Clergy Influence | Prideful Character | More
More Jane Austen Quotes
“Where shall we see a better daughter, or a kinder sister, or a truer friend?” Jane Austen
Family Bonds, Relationship Praise, Character Loyalty, Daughter, Sister, Friend
Jane Austen Family Bonds, Relationship Praise, Character Loyalty, Daughter, Sister, Friend“There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do if he chooses, and that is his duty; not by manoeuvring and finessing, but by vigour and resolution. – Mr. Knightley.” Jane Austen
Duty And Responsibility, Strong Character, Practical Wisdom, Resolution, Choice, Vigour
Jane Austen Duty And Responsibility, Strong Character, Practical Wisdom, Resolution, Choice, Vigour“When any two young people take it into their heads to marry, they are pretty sure by perseverance to carry their point, be they ever so poor, or ever so imprudent, or ever so little likely to be necessary to each other’s ultimate comfort.” Jane Austen
Marriage, Perseverance, Youth, Relationship, Marriage, Love
Jane Austen Marriage, Perseverance, Youth, Relationship, Marriage, Love“We are all fools in love.” Jane Austen
Romantic Foolishness, Universal Truth, Love’s Nature, Foolishness, Truth, Nature
Jane Austen Romantic Foolishness, Universal Truth, Love’s Nature, Foolishness, Truth, Nature“The memory is sometimes so retentive, so serviceable, so obedient-at others so bewildered and weak-and at others again, so tyrannic, so beyond control!” Jane Austen
Memory, Mind, Control, Emotion, Reflection, Human Nature
Jane Austen Memory, Mind, Control, Emotion, Reflection, Human Nature“Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast.” Jane Austen
Deceitful Humility, Careless Opinion, Indirect Boast, Integrity, Pride, Behavior
Jane Austen Deceitful Humility, Careless Opinion, Indirect Boast, Integrity, Pride, Behavior“I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve.” Jane Austen
Contentment, Happiness, Gratitude, Satisfaction, Emotions, Self-worth
Jane Austen Contentment, Happiness, Gratitude, Satisfaction, Emotions, Self-worth“He then departed, to make himself still more interesting, in the midst of a heavy rain.” Jane Austen
Self-interest, Departure, Rain, Drama, Interest, Weather
Jane Austen Self-interest, Departure, Rain, Drama, Interest, Weather“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“The post-office is a wonderful establishment! The regularity and dispatch of it! If one thinks of all that it has to do, and all that it does so well, it is really astonishing!” Jane Austen
Post Office, Efficient Service, Regular Dispatch, Organization, Admiration, Efficiency
Jane Austen Post Office, Efficient Service, Regular Dispatch, Organization, Admiration, Efficiency“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.” Jane Austen
Love, Communication, Feelings, Love, Emotions, Expression
Jane Austen Love, Communication, Feelings, Love, Emotions, Expression“I do not believe Mrs. Long will do any such thing. She has two nieces of her own. She is a selfish, hypocritical woman, and I have no opinion of her.” Jane Austen
Negative Judgment, Personal Opinion, Social Critique, Character Assessment, Selfish Behavior, Family Dynamics
Jane Austen Negative Judgment, Personal Opinion, Social Critique, Character Assessment, Selfish Behavior, Family Dynamics“She hardly knew how to suppose that she could be an object of admiration to so great a man.” Jane Austen
Self-Doubt, Romantic Wonder, Character Reflection, Admiration, Supposition, Reflection
Jane Austen Self-Doubt, Romantic Wonder, Character Reflection, Admiration, Supposition, Reflection“Cold-hearted Elinor! Oh! Worse than cold-hearted! Ashamed of being otherwise. – Marianne Dashwood.” Jane Austen
Emotional Accusations, Character Depth, Romantic Conflict, Coldness, Heart, Shame
Jane Austen Emotional Accusations, Character Depth, Romantic Conflict, Coldness, Heart, Shame“A man does not recover from such devotion of the heart to such a woman! He ought not; he does not.” Jane Austen
Heart Devotion, Love Pain, Unrequited Devotion, Loyalty, Commitment, Devotion
Jane Austen Heart Devotion, Love Pain, Unrequited Devotion, Loyalty, Commitment, Devotion“To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.” Jane Austen
Nature's Comfort, Simple Joys, Relaxing Leisure, Nature, Joys, Leisure
Jane Austen Nature's Comfort, Simple Joys, Relaxing Leisure, Nature, Joys, Leisure“If I mistake not, a strong sense of duty is no bad part of a woman’s portion.” Jane Austen
Duty, Sense, Womanhood, Duty, Responsibility, Role
Jane Austen Duty, Sense, Womanhood, Duty, Responsibility, Role“A mother would have been always present. A mother would have been a constant friend; her influence would have been beyond all other.” Jane Austen
Motherhood, Influence, Family Support, Relationships, Love, Guidance
Jane Austen Motherhood, Influence, Family Support, Relationships, Love, Guidance