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We are a Society of avid researchers of all things #JaneAusten. We share all we know of her and post daily Austenesque quotes. WE LOVE JANE AUSTEN!

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All Things Jane Austen and the Bronte Sisters @excessivelydiverting.net · 2d

If you’re a fan of podcasts, there are over a dozen of them dedicated to #JaneAusten and the Brontës! If I’m missing any, let me know so I can update the list! 👉 excessivelydiverting.substack.com/p/austen-bro... #Austen250

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · 6d

Mr. Darcy soon drew the attention of the room by his fine, tall person, handsome features, noble mien; and the report which was in general circulation within five minutes after his entrance, of his having ten thousand a year ~ Jane Austen

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Sep 5

And then you have added so much to it yourself—you are always buying books ~ Jane Austen

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Aug 16

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Aug 5

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Jul 23

“There are very few who have heart enough to be really in love without encouragement.” - Charlotte Lucas of Jane Austen

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Jun 28

I come here with no expectations, only to profess, now that I am at liberty to do so, that my heart is and always will be...yours ~ EmmaThompson for Jane Austen’s SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Jun 26

“I remember when we were about to make our version of ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ there were so many letters to The Times and other newspapers saying how dare the BBC spend money on remaking this”~ Jennifer Ehle

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · May 24

My idea of good company is the company of clever, well-informed people, who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good company ~ Jane Austen

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · May 20

“When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library” ~ Jane Austen

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Apr 25

“He is a gentleman, and I am a gentleman's daughter. So far we are equal” ~ Jane Austen

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Apr 21

Colonel Brandon...was silent and grave...his countenance was sensible, and his address was particularly gentlemanlike ~ Jane Austen

Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Apr 14

“But indeed I would rather have nothing but tea” ~ Jane Austen

Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Apr 11

And sometimes I have kept my feelings to myself, because I could find no language to describe them in ~ Jane Austen

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Mar 25

“Every man is surrounded by a neighborhood of voluntary spies” ~ Jane Austen

Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Mar 21

“We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other person can be” ~ Jane Austen

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Mar 17

“I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve” ~ Jane Austen

Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Mar 12

“She was stronger alone” ~ Jane Austen

Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Mar 8

Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Mar 4

Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Feb 26

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Feb 25

“My feelings are not puffed about with every attempt to move them. My temper would perhaps be called resentful. My good opinion once lost, is lost forever” ~ Jane Austen

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Feb 23

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Feb 21

“A fondness for reading, which, properly directed, must be an education in itself” ~ Jane Austen

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Jane Austen LIVES @janeaustenlives.bsky.social · Feb 18

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