I am now convinced that I have never been much in love; for had I really experienced that pure and elevating passion, I should at present detest his very name, and wish him all manner of evil. But my feelings are not only cordial towards him; they are even impartial towards her. I cannot find out that I hate her at all, or that I am in the least unwilling to think her a very good sort of girl. There can be no love in all this.
Jane AustenYou may only call me "Mrs. Darcy"... when you are completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy.
Jane AustenYou expect me to account for opinions which you choose to call mine, but which I have never acknowledged.
Jane AustenI have often observed that resignation is never so perfect as when the blessing denied begins to lose somewhat of its value in our eyes.
Jane Austen