Jane Austen Quotes

Jane Austen created some of the most rich, complicated female characters in literary history. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of her masterpiece Pride and Prejudice — and its biting protagonist, Elizabeth Bennet — we've gathered thoughtful, witty, and poignant lines from her greatest leading ladies. We could all take a cue in British charm and wit from the likes of Emma Woodhouse, Mary Crawford, Marianne Dashwood, and, of course, Miss Bennet. So let's step into the slippers of Jane Austen's heroines to find out what they had to say about romance, wealth, friendship, and more!

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