Books Quote by Jane Austen
““What a delightful library you have at Pemberley, Mr. Darcy!” “It ought to be good,” he replied, “it has been the work of many generations.” “And then you have added so much to it yourself, you are always buying books.” “I cannot comprehend the neglect of a family library in such days as these.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, 1813
The speaker admires the extensive family library, noting its historic value and the owner's ongoing contributions, while lamenting modern neglect of such cultural treasures.
In simple terms: Admiring a historic library and criticizing its neglect.
Key Takeaway
Preserve and expand family knowledge collections.
Themes
literature
heritage
knowledge
culture
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- Estate management
- personal education
- community heritage projects
Key Concepts
Family legacy
collecting
cultural preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families keep libraries relevant today?
- What responsibilities do we have to cultural heritage?
A Different Perspective
Modern digital media can replace physical books, reducing perceived value.
![“Everybody is taken in at some period or another. [...] In marriage especially. [...] There is not one in a hundred of either sex, who is not taken in when they marry. Look where I will, I see that it is so; and I feel that it must be so, when I consider that it is, of all transactions, the one in…” quote by Jane Austen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/37a/jane-austen-39_marriage_everybody-is-taken-in-at-some-period-or_7175.jpg)
