250 years of Jane Austen: 10 timeless quotes on love, life, and wit

May 18, 2025 etimes.in

Jane Austen

Jane Austen, who is best known for writing classics like 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Sense and Sensibility', is widely read even today. Celebrating the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth in 2025, here we list some of her timeless quotes on love and life: Canva

On true charm

"There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart." (Emma) Canva

On accepting people as they are

"Selfishness must always be forgiven, you know, because there is no hope of a cure."(Mansfield Park) Canva

On the importance of true friends

"Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love."(Northanger Abbey) Canva

On marriage and happiness

"Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance." (Pride and Prejudice) Canva

On falling in love instantly

“A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment.” (Pride and Prejudice) Canva

On ego and forgiveness

“I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.” (Pride and Prejudice) Canva

On expressing love

“If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.” (Emma) Canva

On happiness

“I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve.” (Pride and Prejudice) Canva

On one's actions speaking louder than words

“It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.” (Sense and Sensibility) Canva

On love

“When I fall in love, it will be forever.” (Sense and Sensibility) Canva

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