Quotes By Author: jane austen

“It is singularity which often makes the worst part of our suffering, as it always does of our conduct.”

“Tempo ou oportunidade não determinam a intimidade, apenas a disposição.”

“They danced again, and when the assembly closed, parted, on the lady’s side at least, with a strong inclination for continuing the acquaintance. Whether she thought of him so much while she drank her warm wine and water and prepared herself for bed as to dream of him when there, cannot be ascertained; but I hope it was no more than in a light slumber, or a morning doze at most, for if it be true, as a celebrated writer has maintained, that no young lady can be justified in falling in love before the gentleman’s love is declared, it must be very improper that a young lady should dream of a gentlemen before the gentleman is first known to have dreamed of her.”

“Have you any other objection than your belief of my indifference?”- Elizabeth Bennet”

“A woman, especially if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can.”

“And pictures of perfection, as you know, make me sick and wicked.”

“Stupid men are the only ones worth knowing after all.”

“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.”