There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.Northanger Abbey, 1817
Author · 8 quotes
Jane Austen was an English novelist known for her witty and insightful portrayals of the British landed gentry during the early 19th century. Her works, including "Pride and Prejudice" and "Sense and Sensibility," are celebrated for their social commentary, humor, and enduring popularity. Austen's writing style and keen observations of societal norms have cemented her as one of the most beloved and influential authors in English literature.
1775–1817·lived 41 years
There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature.Northanger Abbey, 1817
Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.
Angry people are not always wise.
Wealth and want equally harden the human heart.
My pride fell with my fortunes.Pride and Prejudice, p. 356, 1813
To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.Mansfield Park, p. 123, 1814
My friends are my estate.Letters, p. 123, 2011
The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.Northanger Abbey, p. 87, 1818
That’s all 8 quotes by Jane Austen.