Jane Austen Quotes about Understanding

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I have not the pleasure of understanding you.

I have not the pleasure of understanding you.

Jane Austen

Mrs Bennet, Understanding, Pleasure

Jane Austen (2014). “Pride and Prejudice”, p.89, Lulu.com

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

Miss Morland, no one can think more highly of the understanding of women than I do. In my opinion, nature has given them so much, that they never find it necessary to use more than half.

Jane Austen

Thinking, Missing, Understanding

Jane Austen (2014). “Jane Austen Collection: illustrated - 6 eBooks and 140+ illustrations”, p.1304, Ageless Reads