Jane Austen

Have a little compassion on my nerves. You tear them to pieces.

Jane Austen

He had an affectionate heart. He must love somebody.

Jane Austen

He is a gentleman, and I am a gentleman’s daughter. So far we are equal.

Jane Austen

Here and there, human nature may be great in times of trial, but generally speaking it is its weakness and not its strength that appears in a sick chamber.

Jane Austen

How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book!

Jane Austen

How quick come the reasons for approving what we like!

Jane Austen

I always deserve the best treatment because I never put up with any other.

Jane Austen

I am afraid that the pleasantness of an employment does not always evince its propriety.

Jane Austen

I assure you. I have no notion of treating men with such respect. That is the way to spoil them.

Jane Austen

I can always live by my pen.

Jane Austen