Her family had of late been exceedingly fluctuating. For many years of…

Jane Austen
657 citations
Her family had of late been exceedingly fluctuating. For many years of her life she had had two sons; but the crime and annihilation of Edward a few weeks ago, had robbed her of one; the similar annihilation of Robert had left her for a fortnight without any; and now, by the resurrection of Edward, she had one again. ✨ Jane Austen (2008). Sense and Sensibility, p.285, Penguin
Life
13

More Author Quotes

I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle. ✨ 'Pride and Prejudice' (1813) ch. 58 (Mr Darcy)
In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you. ✨ Jane Austen (1819). Pride and Prejudice: A Novel, p.123
What are you thinking of so earnestly? said he, as they walked back to the ballroom; not of your partner, I hope, for, by that shake of the head, your meditations are not satisfactory. Catherine colo … ▶
Upon the whole, therefore, she found, what has been sometimes found before, that an event to which she had looked forward with impatient desire, did not in taking place, bring all the satisfaction sh … ▶
I cannot comprehend the neglect of a family library in such days as these. - Mr. Darcy ✨ Jane Austen, Michelle Pillow (2010). Pride and Prejudice: The Wild and Wanton Edition, p.66, Adams Media

More Author Quotes

Most Cited Authors

The Best Quotes

Most Liked Authors

Curated Author Quotes