Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre quotes
Memorable lines from Jane Eyre, word for word as they are lettered in the graphic novel. Page numbers refer to the graphic novel.
Key lines, in story order
“There was no possibility of taking a walk that day.”
Page 3 · Jane is discovered in her reading sanctuary by her cruel cousin John Reed. “Wicked and cruel boy! You are like a murderer—you are like a slave-driver—you are like the Roman emperors!”
Page 4 · Jane violently defends herself against John Reed's bullying and is blamed for the fight. “I am not deceitful: if I were, I should say I loved you; but I declare I do not love you.”
Page 8 · Jane forcefully rejects Mrs. Reed's cruelty and claims her moral dignity before leaving. “I knew you would do me good, in some way, at some time; I saw it in your eyes when I first beheld you.”
Page 20 · Jane realizes the master of Thornfield is the stranger she assisted on the lane. “The marriage cannot go on: I declare the existence of an impediment.”
Page 42 · Jane and Rochester's wedding is halted by the revelation of Rochester's living wife. “I care for myself. The more solitary, the more friendless, the more unsustained I am, the more I will respect myself.”
Page 45 · Jane struggles through deep spiritual agony and resolves to uphold her self-respect. “I am coming! Wait for me! Oh, I will come!”
Page 64 · Jane reclaims her independence and sets out to find Rochester. “Is it Jane? What, my darling Jane?”
Page 72 · Rochester and Jane share a passionate, tearful reunion at Ferndean. “I am Jane Eyre: I have found you out—I am come back to you.”
Page 73 · Jane reveals her independence and wealth, assuring Rochester she is here to stay. “Jane, will you accept a poor blind man whom you will have to lead about by the hand?”
Page 75 · Rochester proposes again as equals, and Jane joyfully accepts.
Quotes by character
“Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong!—I have as much soul as you,—and full as much heart!”
Jane Eyre, page 37 
“I offer you my hand, my heart, and a share of all my possessions. Jane, will you marry me?”
Edward Rochester, page 38 
“Jane, come with me to India. God and nature intended you for a missionary's wife.”
St. John Rivers, page 62 
“Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity or registering wrongs.”
Helen Burns, page 10 
“How dare you speak to me in such a tone, Jane Eyre?!”
Mrs. Sarah Reed, page 8 
“Come, my children. You shall have a treat by the fire tonight.”
Miss Maria Temple, page 12 
“Why does that girl have curls? Cut them off! Humility is a Christian grace!”
Mr. Brocklehurst, page 11 
“You must be frozen, my dear. Come close to the fire and let me take your cloak.”
Mrs. Alice Fairfax, page 17 
“Madame Eyre, look! I can recite the entire French verse for you today!”
Adèle Varens, page 18 
“My dearest mama, don't mention governesses: the tribe has always been a nuisance!”
Blanche Ingram, page 26 
“Good morning, Miss. A candle must have caught the curtains last night. Master was very lucky.”
Grace Poole, page 25 
“I have travelled from the West Indies, madam. Is Mr. Rochester at home?”
Richard Mason, page 28 
“Take that for your impudence in answering me!”
John Reed, page 4 
“There now, miss. Drink a little warm broth. You are quite safe with Bessie.”
Bessie Lee, page 6
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