Funny Nature & Travel Art & Stage Going Viral Science Greetings Inspirational

Edit Profile Recently Viewed Favorites

Main > Inspirational > Spirituality

12 Quotes That Reveal Jane Austen’s Wit and Wisdom

By: Helena M.

Font Size:

A+ A-

Jane Austen is one of the most famous authors in the Western canon, mostly known for her novels Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma. She vividly and accurately depicted English middle-class life in the early 19th century, however, her novels went on to be timeless classics.

Austen’s work continues to resonate with readers around the world decades after her death thanks to her humor, wit, and talent for capturing the truth of human nature. Here are 12 quotes by Jane Austen which perfectly reflect her spirit and wisdom.

1. “It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.”

2. “What are men to rocks and mountains?”

3. "You must learn some of my philosophy. Think only of the past as its remembrance gives you pleasure."

4. “Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.”

5. “Let us never underestimate the power of a well-written letter.”

6. "Know your own happiness. You want nothing but patience, or give it a more fascinating name: call it hope."

7. “One man's ways may be as good as another's, but we all like our own best.”

8. “To be fond of dancing is a certain step towards falling in love.”

9. “We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be.”

10. “Laugh as much as you choose, but you will not laugh me out of my opinion.”

11. “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.”

12. “I wish, as well as everybody else, to be perfectly happy; but, like everybody else, it must be in my own way.”

Share these wise words with family and friends

Like Next Post Send Share WhatsApp

Copy Link

Did you mean:

Continue With: Facebook Google

By continuing, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy

Report copyright infringement

Print this content

You may also like:

Spirituality

These 10 Beautiful Quotes Describe Fall Perfectly

There is something special about fall, so naturally, it has countless mentions in poems and literature. These are some of the most beautiful quotes about fall.

Spirituality

15 Quotes by Great Renaissance Figures That Apply Today

15 Timeless Lessons from Galileo and Other Great Thinkers

The wise words and universal lessons of Michelangelo, Galileo, Francis Bacon, and other great Renaissance thinkers still apply today.

Spirituality

Wise Words on Life, Love and More From F. Scott Fitzgerald

15 Quotes to Remember from F. Scott Fitzgerald

To celebrate the contribution he gave the world through his writing, here are some of the most beautiful quotes of F. Scott Fitzgerald on life, love, and talent.

Spirituality

When Times are Hard, Remember These 7 Encouraging Speeches

Some leaders managed to inspire millions and sometimes even change the course of history through their speeches, and here 7 prime examples

Spirituality

Johnny Cash's Words Are Well Worth Listening To...

Not only could Johnny Cash sing, but he also had a way with words. Here are 12 of his greatest quotes.

Spirituality

David Attenborough’s Wisest Quotes About Life on Earth

Read some of the most profound and inspiring quotes by the acclaimed naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough.

Baba Recommends

14:32

This Old Interview Sheds Light on 19th Century Living

This collection features rare, restored interviews with individuals born in the nineteenth century

Health

42:52

Why Some People Age Faster After Age 40

You'll learn why biological age and chronological age aren't the same, why muscle matters more than you think, and - most importantly - what actually slows aging, based on real evidence.

Send Comment

Related Topics: spirituality, inspirational, wise, quotes, words, baba recommends, famous figures, author, jane austen

Quizzes

Historical Quiz: 2020-2025

No obvious trivia here - only thoughtful challenges drawn from 2020 through 2025. Ready to see how closely you’ve followed history in the making?

13 Challenging and Fun General Knowledge Questions

We prepared a fun general knowledge test for you with 16 questions. Give yourself a few minutes, recruit a friend or girlfriend for help, get going and good luck!

General Knowledge Test

If you enjoy trivia that makes you pause and think rather than respond instantly, you’re in the right place. Good luck - you might learn something fascinating along the way.