Ever found yourself quoting Jane Austen, only to discover the words weren't quite hers? It happens to the best of us. Let's unravel a few of the most common quotes we often mistakenly believe are penned by Austen herself.

💬 "It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do."

The quote is often attributed to Jane Austen, but it is not a direct quote from her writings. This phrase closely resembles a line from her novel "Sense and Sensibility," but it is not an exact quotation. The similar line from "Sense and Sensibility" is spoken by the character Elinor Dashwood and goes: "It is not what we think or feel that makes us who we are. It is what we do, or fail to do."

💬 "Life seems but a quick succession of busy nothings."

This quote is frequently attributed to Austen and fits well with her style and themes, but it is not found verbatim in any of her novels. It closely resembles the sentiment and language of her characters, particularly those in "Mansfield Park" and "Pride and Prejudice," but it is not a direct quote.

Misattributions like these often arise due to the enduring popularity of Austen's work and the way her insightful observations about society and human nature resonate with modern audiences. As a result, sentiments that seem Austen-like are sometimes incorrectly attributed to her.

💬 "To love is to burn, to be on fire."

Yet another notable quote often misattributed to Jane Austen, but actually originating from the 1995 film adaptation of "Sense and Sensibility.” This line was penned by Emma Thompson for the screenplay and is not found in Austen's original novel.

💬 "We are all fools in love."

Again, this is not a direct quote from Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." This line is often attributed to Austen and is in the spirit of her writing.

💬 "You have bewitched me, body and soul.”

From the 2005 adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice": "You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you." This romantic declaration by Mr. Darcy (played by Matthew Macfadyen) to Elizabeth Bennet (played by Keira Knightley) is not found in the original text.

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