Jane Austen

I do not find myself making any use of the word sacrifice.

Jane Austen

I do not know whether it ought to be so, but certainly silly things do cease to be silly if they are done by sensible people in an impudent way. Wickedness is always wickedness, but folly is not always folly.

Jane Austen

I do not like to have people throw themselves away; but everybody should marry as soon as they can do it to advantage.

Jane Austen

I do not think I ever opened a book in my life which had not something to say upon woman’s inconstancy. Songs and proverbs, all talk of woman’s fickleness. But perhaps you will say, these were all written by men.

Jane Austen

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

Jane Austen

I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal.

Jane Austen

I have never yet found that the advice of a Sister could prevent a young Man’s being in love if he chose it.

Jane Austen

I have not wanted syllables where actions have spoken so plainly.

Jane Austen

I may have lost my heart, but not my self-control.

Jane Austen

I would have everybody marry if they can do it properly: I do not like to have people throw themselves away; but everybody should marry as soon as they can do it to advantage.

Jane Austen