Jane Austen was born on this day, 238 years ago. Today, we're celebrating her life and contributions with ten quotations, perfectly tailored -- in true Jane Austen fashion -- for those in want of a mate.

From Pride and Prejudice:

"In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.” -Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

“A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment.” -Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

“It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.” -Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

“Do not be in a hurry, the right man will come at last.” -Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

From Emma:

“Ah! There is nothing like staying at home, for real comfort.” -Jane Austen, Emma

“Were I to fall in love, indeed, it would be a different thing! but I have never been in love; it is not my way, or my nature; and I do not think I ever shall. And, without love, I am sure I should be a fool to change such a situation as mine.” -Jane Austen, Emma

From Sense and Sensibility:

“The more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love. I require so much!” -Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility

From Mansfield Park:

"There will be little rubs and disappointments everywhere, and we are all apt to expect too much; but then, if one scheme of happiness fails, human nature turns to another; if the first calculation is wrong, we make a second better: we find comfort somewhere." -Jane Austen, Mansfield Park

From Northanger Abbey:

“Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.” -Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey

From Jane Austen's Letters:

“I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble of liking them a great deal.” ― Jane Austen, Jane Austen's Letters