Nothing amuses me more than the easy manner with which everybody settles the abundance of those who have a great deal less than themselves.

About Jane Austen

Jane Austen ( OST-in, AW-stin; 16 December 1775 – 18 July 1817) was an English writer known primarily for her six novels, which implicitly interpret, critique, and comment on the English landed gentry at the end of the 18th century.

More quotations from Jane Austen

My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people, who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company.

—Jane Austen

Family connexions were always worth preserving, good company always worth seeking.

—Jane Austen

How little of permanent happiness could belong to a couple who were only brought together because their passions were stronger than their virtue.

—Jane Austen

Facts or opinions which are to pass through the hands of so many, to be misconceived by folly in one, and ignorance in another, can hardly have much truth left.

—Jane Austen

We none of us expect to be in smooth water all our days.

—Jane Austen