`One cannot be always laughing at a man without now and then stumbling on something witty.'
Pride and Prejudice

Throughout the ages Jane Austen has charmed and delighted readers with her sharp wit and sweeping romance. This treasury of classic quotations encompasses the best of her timeless wisdom, guaranteed to enchant new readers and bring pleasure to seasoned enthusiasts. Tartly humorous, brimming with romance and full of the essential truths of love and life, this is Austen at her finest.