Quotes by Jane Austen
The greatest adventure is to find contentment in one's own circumstance.
A little reflection often reveals the absurdity of one's anxieties.
The greatest folly is to mistake acquaintance for true understanding.
A little awkwardness is preferable to studied artifice. Sincerity, after all, is a most becoming ornament.
To be clever is a gift, but to know when to employ it is a far greater one.
Sometimes, the greatest strength lies not in changing one's circumstances, but in accepting them.
To truly know oneself, one must observe their actions when no one is watching.
To forgive is not to forget, but to understand with a kinder heart.
The pursuit of consequence is often a far greater prize than consequence itself.
A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest souls.
A hasty judgment is often a reflection of one's own insecurities, not a true measure of another.
A closed mind is a prison, but an open heart is a universe.
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a library.
To depend entirely upon the judgment of others is to forfeit one's own.
One's character is not defined by the trials they face, but by how they rise above them.
There is a certain satisfaction in knowing that one has been underestimated; it leaves room for delightful surprises.
To judge a book by its cover is as foolish as choosing a spouse for their fortune alone.
A well-placed word can mend more than a thousand apologies.
The truest measure of love is not grand gestures, but the quiet, consistent kindness offered each day.
A well-informed mind is the best defence against the world's many follies.
The most persistent form of deception is that which we practice upon ourselves.
One must never mistake a pleasant acquaintance for a devoted friend, no matter how charming the illusion.
One's character is best revealed not in grand gestures, but in the small, everyday acts of kindness.
To feign indifference is often the surest way to betray deep interest.
A woman's wit is a weapon sharper than any sword, if wielded with grace and discernment.
The greatest misfortune is not in being misunderstood, but in failing to understand oneself.
A woman of spirit will always find a way to make her own happiness, regardless of circumstance.
One must be careful not to mistake mere acquaintance for true friendship.
It is not always those who speak the loudest who possess the greatest understanding.
To be governed by impulse is to relinquish all claim to prudence and good sense.
One must always be wary of those who profess perfect happiness.
Vanity often rushes to judge where prudence fears to tread.
It is a curious thing, the human heart, so easily swayed by flattery and so resistant to honest affection.
To expect perfection is to invite perpetual disappointment.
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single woman in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a deeper understanding.
To be clever enough to conceal one's cleverness, is the truest mark of it.
To forgive is not to forget, but to release oneself from the chains of resentment.
One should never underestimate the power of a well-placed compliment, or a carefully chosen silence.
One cannot predict the heart's inclination, but one can, with vigilance, guide its actions.
Vanity is a fragile thing, easily shattered by the slightest breeze of disapproval.
The heart, like a garden, requires constant tending to flourish. Neglect it, and weeds of discontent will soon take root.
A woman's mind is not easily swayed by mere flattery, unless, of course, the flattery is exquisitely delivered.
One may forgive a fault, but one must never forgive the pretense of virtue.
One ought not mistake amiability for genuine affection; the former is a garment easily donned.
The best kind of friend is one who sees the cracks in your facade and loves you all the more for them.
One must cultivate contentment within oneself before seeking happiness in external circumstances.
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