Jane Austen Quotes About Talent

Quotes about: Talent

• She began now to comprehend that he was exactly the man who, in disposition and talents, would most suit her. His understanding and temper, though unlike her own, would have answered all her wishes. It was an union that must have been to the advantage of both: by her ease and liveliness, his mind might have been softened, his manners improved; and from his judgement, information, and knowledge of the world, she must have received benefit of greater importance.

  Jane Austen

  Men, Understanding, Mind

  Jane Austen (2005). “Jane Austen: 8 Books in 1”, p.175, Shoes & Ships & Sealing Wax

• Here I have opportunity enough for the exercise of my talent, as the chief of my time is spent in conversation.

  Jane Austen

  Exercise, Opportunity, Talent

  Jane Austen (2016). “Collected Works (Complete Editions: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, ...)”, p.1579, Jane Austen

• It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are they the result of previous study?

  Jane Austen

  Inspiring, Attention, Delicacy

  Jane Austen (2006). “8 Books in 1: Jane Austen's Complete Novels. Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Lady Susan, and Love an”, p.157, Shoes & Ships & Sealing Wax

• I certainly have not the talent which some people possess," said Darcy, "of conversing easily with those I have never seen before. I cannot catch their tone of conversation, or appear interested in their concerns, as I often see done.

  Jane Austen

  People, Done, Tone

  Jane Austen (2005). “Pride and Prejudice”, p.157, Prestwick House Inc

• The evil of the actual disparity in their ages (and Mr. Woodhouse had not married early) was much increased by his constitution and habits; for having been a valetudinarian all his life, without activity of mind or body, he was a much older man in ways than in years; and though everywhere beloved for the friendliness of his heart and his amiable temper, his talents could not have recommended him at any time.

  Jane Austen

  Love, Heart, Men

  Jane Austen (1882). “Emma”, p.3

• And have you never known the pleasure and triumph of a lucky guess? I pity you. I thought you cleverer; for depend upon it, a lucky guess is never merely luck. There is always some talent in it.

  Jane Austen

  Luck, Triumph, Talent

  Jane Austen (1882). “Emma”, p.8

• I have no talent for certainty.

  Jane Austen

  Talent, Certainty

  "Fictional character: Fanny Price". "Mansfield Park", www.imdb.com. 1999.

• It is this delightful habit of journalizing which largely contributes to form the easy style of writing for which ladies are so generally celebrated. Every body allows that the talent of writing is particularly female. Nature might have done something, but I am sure it must be essentially assisted by the practice of keeping a journal.

  Jane Austen

  Writing, Practice, Style

  Jane Austen (2012). “Northanger Abbey”, p.12, Courier Corporation

• A lucky guess is never merely luck. There is always some talent in it.

  Jane Austen

  Luck, Lucky, Talent

  Jane Austen (2008). “Emma: By Jane Austen”, p.13, MobileReference

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