Jane Austen (1775 – 1817) was an esteemed British author known for six distinguished novels that secured her legacy in literary history. Her first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, appeared in 1811 under the nom de plume  “A Lady.” Read on for beloved quotes from Sense and Sensibility, demonstrating Jane Austen’s trademark wisdom and subtle wit.

Sense and Sensibility is an exquisitely crafted portrait of two sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood who are forced to leave their home after their father’s death. Like other women of their time and class, they must make good marriages.

Along the way they encounter meddling matriarchs, conniving rakes, and competitive contemporaries, all standing in their path to love and security. Read More→