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Eleven Jane Austen Quotes To Live By

Perfect words to put on your inspiration board

Hayley Pisciotti

Dec 19, 2016

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Jane Austen celebrated her 241st birthday this past Friday, which left me wanting to curl up with one of her books and read all the wonderful stories she shared with the world. All of Austen's novels shaped a new way of looking at women in the 1700-1800's and their role in society. Since then, she has given young women inspiration to reach their fullest potential. Even in 2016, many young women, like myself, look to the words of Jane Austen for guidance on numerous subject. Here are eleven Jane Austen quotes everyone should live by.

1. For Wanderlust

Go out and explore the world! Find the adventure that you're looking for, even if that means traveling away from home.

2. For Feminism

During a time when women weren't treated equally, Jane Austen wasn't afraid to use her prose to call attention to the issue. Many of her female characters questioned their roles as 'fine ladies' and tried to live out as women who made a difference.

3. For Books

Of course, as a writer, Jane Austen knew exactly how it felt to fall in love with a book and never want it to end.

4. For Home

This quote is a perfect expression for an actual place or a group of people who you feel comfortable around.

5. For Love

The all-too-famous Pride and Prejudice expression is a simple and direct definition of love that Jane Austen gifted to readers who will never forget reading those words for the first time.

6. For Friendship

The truth about real friendship lies in these Jane Austen words with the ability to flow delicately but hit you like ton of bricks.

7. For Perfection

Relating to another person through their flaws is what makes us human and Jane Austen put it plainly in this quote from Emma.

8. For Education

A women ahead of her time when it comes to knowing exactly what women need in order to be successful in life.

9. For Action

So many times we think our opinions will change what it going but, in reality, our actions make all the difference.

10. For Celebration

Judging by the numerous party scenes Jane Austen writes about in her prose, I'm sure she knows how to party. Who wouldn't want to be invited to a Austen party?

11. For Thoughts

I'd volunteer to listen to all of Jane Austen's important nothings.

Out of these quote listed, which one is your favorite? Or is there another Jane Austen quote that inspires you even more?

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Eleven Jane Austen Quotes To Live By

Perfect words to put on your inspiration board

1. For Wanderlust

2. For Feminism

3. For Books

4. For Home

5. For Love

6. For Friendship

7. For Perfection

8. For Education

9. For Action

10. For Celebration

11. For Thoughts

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

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Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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