One cannot be always laughing at a man without now and then stumbling on something witty.
Jane Austen
Unexpected Humor, Witty Encounters, Playful Interaction, Humor, Witty, Playful
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More Jane Austen Quotes
“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“I have been meditating on the very great pleasure which a pair of fine eyes in the face of a pretty woman can bestow.” Jane Austen
Pleasure Eyes, Beauty Attraction, Feminine Charm, Love, Desire, Admiration
Jane Austen Pleasure Eyes, Beauty Attraction, Feminine Charm, Love, Desire, Admiration“The mere habit of learning to love is the thing; and a teachableness of disposition in a young lady is a great blessing.” Jane Austen
Love Learning, Teachable Heart, Young Women, Love, Growth, Blessings
Jane Austen Love Learning, Teachable Heart, Young Women, Love, Growth, Blessings“She is probably by this time as tired of me, as I am of her; but as she is too Polite and I am too civil to say so, our letters are still as frequent and affectionate as ever, and our Attachment as firm and sincere as when it first commenced.” Jane Austen
Polite Exhaustion, Civil Affection, Steadfast Attachment, Politeness, Affection, Attachment
Jane Austen Polite Exhaustion, Civil Affection, Steadfast Attachment, Politeness, Affection, Attachment“It was for the sake of what had been, rather than what was.” Jane Austen
Nostalgic Reflection, Past Importance, Emotional Value, Reflection, Nostalgia, Value
Jane Austen Nostalgic Reflection, Past Importance, Emotional Value, Reflection, Nostalgia, Value“Oh, Lizzy! do anything rather than marry without affection.” Jane Austen
Loveless Marriage, Heartfelt Plea, Romantic Advice, Marriage, Plea, Advice
Jane Austen Loveless Marriage, Heartfelt Plea, Romantic Advice, Marriage, Plea, Advice“Far be it from me, my dear sister, to depreciate such pleasures. They would doubtless be congenial with the generality of female minds. But I confess they would have no charms for me. I should infinitely prefer a book.” Jane Austen
Literature, Personal Preferences, Social Pleasures, Gender Roles, Books, Family
Jane Austen Literature, Personal Preferences, Social Pleasures, Gender Roles, Books, Family“What wild imaginations one forms where dear self is concerned! How sure to be mistaken!” Jane Austen
Self-deception, Wild Thoughts, Imagination Error, Personal Illusions, Ego Misconceptions, Unreal Expectations
Jane Austen Self-deception, Wild Thoughts, Imagination Error, Personal Illusions, Ego Misconceptions, Unreal Expectations“None but a woman can teach the science of herself.” Jane Austen
Self-knowledge, Womanhood, Identity, Self, Knowledge, Identity
Jane Austen Self-knowledge, Womanhood, Identity, Self, Knowledge, Identity“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“One can never have too large a party.” Jane Austen
Party Size, Social Gathering, Celebration, Party, Social, Size
Jane Austen Party Size, Social Gathering, Celebration, Party, Social, Size“It has been coming on so gradually, that I hardly know when it began. But I believe I must date it from my first seeing his beautiful grounds at Pemberley.” Jane Austen
Gradual Realization, Romantic Feelings, Love Development, Pemberley, Observations, Emotions
Jane Austen Gradual Realization, Romantic Feelings, Love Development, Pemberley, Observations, Emotions“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.” Jane Austen
Generous Love, Affection Clarity, Silent Request, Love, Communication, Honesty
Jane Austen Generous Love, Affection Clarity, Silent Request, Love, Communication, Honesty“Anne hoped she had outlived the age of blushing; but the age of emotion she certainly had not.” Jane Austen
Emotional Age, Blushing Hope, Timid Feelings, Emotions, Self-awareness, Growth
Jane Austen Emotional Age, Blushing Hope, Timid Feelings, Emotions, Self-awareness, Growth“It is your turn to say something now, Mr. Darcy. I talked about the dance, and you ought to make some kind of remark on the size of the room, or the number of couples.” Jane Austen
Conversations, Social Etiquette, Relationships, Expectations, Interaction, Dialogue
Jane Austen Conversations, Social Etiquette, Relationships, Expectations, Interaction, Dialogue“A lucky guess is never merely luck. There is always some talent in it.” Jane Austen
Lucky Guess, Hidden Talent, Success, Talent, Luck, Guessing
Jane Austen Lucky Guess, Hidden Talent, Success, Talent, Luck, Guessing“I am not at all in a humor for writing; I must write on till I am.” Jane Austen
Writing Mood, Forced Expression, Creative Struggle, Writing, Process, Emotion
Jane Austen Writing Mood, Forced Expression, Creative Struggle, Writing, Process, Emotion“Money can only give happiness where there is nothing else to give it.” Jane Austen
Money, Happiness, Materialism, Life Priorities, Contentment, Wealth
Jane Austen Money, Happiness, Materialism, Life Priorities, Contentment, Wealth