Romance Quote by Jane Austen — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“she thought it was the misfortune of poetry, to be seldom safely enjoyed by those who enjoyed it completely; and that the strong feelings which alone could estimate it truly, were the very feelings which ought to taste it but sparingly.”

“It is singularity which often makes the worst part of our suffering, as it always does of our conduct.”

“There is one thing, Emma, which a man can always do if he chooses, and that is his duty; not by manoeuvring and finessing, but by vigour and resolution. - Mr. Knightley”

“his feelings as to a first, strong attachment; sentences begun which he could not finish, his half averted eyes and more than half expressive glance; all, all declared that he had a heart returning to her at least; that anger, resentment, avoidance, were no more; and that they were succeeded, not merely by friendship or regard, but by the tenderness of the past. Yes, some share of the tenderness of the past. she could not contemplate the change as implying less. He must love her.”

“It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are they the result of previous study?”

“It all comes down to who is by your side and who is willing to stand up for love even when it seems impossible.”

“My knitting is simple", he said again. Ï can make anything you want with it, but it will always be simple.”

“So what if the air”

“I want you to stay.”

“[Ever been kissed?]”

“He had taken George, my beloved George, from me. And he had taken my other self: Anne.”