There is not the hundredth part of the wine consumed in this kingdom that there ought to be. Our foggy climate wants help.
Jane Austen
Wine Appreciation, Climate Needs, National Humor, Wine, Climate, Humor
Jane Austen’s Quotes On Topics
Optimistic Views | Self-Regulation | Practical Expression | Ridicule | Society | Cunning Despised | Social Maneuvering | Humble Boast | Intellectual Judgment | Thoughtful Writing | Misunderstanding | Pollution | Motherhood | Exceptional Modesty | Pleasing Attentions | Rejection Fear | Nature's Comfort | Women’s Roles | Illness Humor | Preparation | More
More Jane Austen Quotes
“When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable If I have not an excellent library.” Jane Austen
Library Love, Home Necessity, Book Passion, Library, Home, Passion
Jane Austen Library Love, Home Necessity, Book Passion, Library, Home, Passion“That will do extremely well, child. You have delighted us long enough. Let the other young ladies have time to exhibit.” Jane Austen
Parental Praise, Momentary Attention, Public Performance, Encouragement, Social Approval, Family Dynamic
Jane Austen Parental Praise, Momentary Attention, Public Performance, Encouragement, Social Approval, Family Dynamic“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“She was nothing more than a mere good-tempered, civil and obliging Young Woman; as such we could scarcely dislike her – she was only an Object of Contempt.” Jane Austen
Social Expectations, Female Roles, Temperament, Judgement, Gender Norms, Social Critique
Jane Austen Social Expectations, Female Roles, Temperament, Judgement, Gender Norms, Social Critique“She had a lively, playful disposition that delighted in anything ridiculous.” Jane Austen
Playful Spirit, Lively Nature, Ridiculous Delight, Spirit, Nature, Delight
Jane Austen Playful Spirit, Lively Nature, Ridiculous Delight, Spirit, Nature, Delight“Vanity was the beginning and the end of Sir Walter Elliot’s character; vanity of person and of situation.” Jane Austen
Vanity, Self-image, Character Flaws, Pride, Personality, Traits
Jane Austen Vanity, Self-image, Character Flaws, Pride, Personality, Traits“People that marry can never part, but must go and keep house together. People that dance only stand opposite each other in a long room for half an hour.” Jane Austen
Marriage Versus Dancing, Social Dynamics, Humor In Relationships, Obligations, Fun Comparisons, Traditions
Jane Austen Marriage Versus Dancing, Social Dynamics, Humor In Relationships, Obligations, Fun Comparisons, Traditions“Time, time will heal the wound.” Jane Austen
Healing Time, Emotional Recovery, Wound Closure, Time, Healing, Recovery
Jane Austen Healing Time, Emotional Recovery, Wound Closure, Time, Healing, Recovery“Every young lady may feel for my heroine in this critical moment, for every young lady has at some time or other known the same agitation.” Jane Austen
Emotional Struggle, Young Ladies, Agitation, Emotions, Feelings, Struggle
Jane Austen Emotional Struggle, Young Ladies, Agitation, Emotions, Feelings, Struggle“A very narrow income has a tendency to contract the mind, and sour the temper. Those who can barely live, and who live perforce in a very small, and generally very inferior, society, may well be illiberal and cross.” Jane Austen
Financial Struggles, Social Class, Poverty, Temperament, Economic Reality, Class Division
Jane Austen Financial Struggles, Social Class, Poverty, Temperament, Economic Reality, Class Division“Where love is there is no labor; and if there be labor, that labor is loved.” Jane Austen
Love, Work, Emotional Labor, Passion, Relationships, Effort
Jane Austen Love, Work, Emotional Labor, Passion, Relationships, Effort“You expect me to account for opinions which you choose to call mine, but which I have never acknowledged.” Jane Austen
Opinions, Misunderstanding, Self-Expression, Communication, Expectations, Identity
Jane Austen Opinions, Misunderstanding, Self-Expression, Communication, Expectations, Identity“I can recollect nothing more to say at present; perhaps breakfast may assist my ideas. I was deceived – my breakfast supplied only two ideas – that the rolls were good and the butter bad.” Jane Austen
Everyday Observations, Simple Humor, Food Commentary, Breakfast, Humor, Thoughts
Jane Austen Everyday Observations, Simple Humor, Food Commentary, Breakfast, Humor, Thoughts“But to live in ignorance on such a point was impossible.” Jane Austen
Ignorance Challenge, Knowledge Required, Impossible Situation, Truth, Learning, Awareness
Jane Austen Ignorance Challenge, Knowledge Required, Impossible Situation, Truth, Learning, Awareness“A mind lively and at ease, can do with seeing nothing, and can see nothing that does not answer.” Jane Austen
Clear Mind, Calm Mind, Perception, Serenity, Clarity, Focus
Jane Austen Clear Mind, Calm Mind, Perception, Serenity, Clarity, Focus“One word from you shall silence me forever.” Jane Austen
Powerful Words, Emotional Depth, Communication Simplicity, Silence, Influence, Love
Jane Austen Powerful Words, Emotional Depth, Communication Simplicity, Silence, Influence, Love“Her heart did whisper that he had done it for her.” Jane Austen
Love And Sacrifice, Emotional Insight, Heartfelt Actions, Romance, Selflessness, Relationships
Jane Austen Love And Sacrifice, Emotional Insight, Heartfelt Actions, Romance, Selflessness, Relationships“I am only resolved to act in that manner, which will, in my own opinion, constitute my happiness, without reference to you, or to any person so wholly unconnected with me.” Jane Austen
Self-determination, Personal Happiness, Independent Choices, Emotional Independence, Self-awareness, Life Purpose
Jane Austen Self-determination, Personal Happiness, Independent Choices, Emotional Independence, Self-awareness, Life Purpose