So without further adieu, here is my take on it: Thanks, I’ll try to remember that!Īlthough this story is satirical, I believe there’s some serious wisdom to be gleaned here. In fact, run around like a crazy woman as much as you want, but please don’t faint!” Instead, run around in a fit of frenzy – at least that’s good exercise. If you go around swooning all the time, you could end up dying like I am. Rather strange advice coming from Sophia on her deathbed, huh? “Be careful about fainting fits.
“Beware of fainting-fits… One fatal swoon has cost me my life… Beware of swoons, dear Laura… a frenzy fit is not one quarter so pernicious it is an exercise to the body and if not too violent, is, I dare say, conducive to health in its consequences - Run mad as often as you choose but do not faint.” In this parody on romance, Sophia, who is dying of consumption (brought about by a fainting fit), is warning her dear friend, Laura: The above quote is taken from Jane Austen’s Juvenilia novel, Love and Friendship (no, not Mansfield Park). “Run mad as often as you choose, but do not faint.” I hope you enjoy the wit, wisdom (and perhaps a wee bit of sarcasm) from our beloved Jane.
"The person, be it gentleman or lady who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid."ĭo you have any favourite quotes from Jane Austen? Be sure to let us know what they are. We feature many of her wonderful words in a number of our prints.Can a 19th century, maiden authoress still be relevant in the 21st century? When said maiden is Jane Austen, the answer is a resounding, “Yes!” Below I have listed my ten favorite Austen quotes along with my commentary. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature." "There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. "My courage always rises at every attempt to intimidate me." "It isn't what we say or think that defines us but what we do." "Indulge your imagination in every possible flight." "Selfishness must always be forgiven you know. Here are six of our favourite quotes that validate some of the many reasons why we love her. Mansfield Park, Northanger Abbey, Emma, Sense and Sensibility, and of course Pride and Prejudice - all are examples of her literary genius. This week we want to celebrate, remember, and share her brilliance with you all. Austen is one of literature's most beloved and respected authors. 18th July is the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen's death.
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