Northanger Abbey

Northanger Abbey quotes

Memorable lines from Northanger Abbey, word for word as they are lettered in the graphic novel. Page numbers refer to the graphic novel.

Key lines, in story order

“No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be an heroine.”
Page 3 · Establish Catherine's humble, un-heroic origins and lively spirit.
“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends.”
Page 15 · Instant friendship cemented over Gothic romances.
“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid.”
Page 23 · Henry's famous defense of novels validates Catherine's soul.
“A woman, especially, if she have the misfortune of knowing anything, should conceal it as well as she can.”
Page 32 · Deepening romantic chemistry between Henry and Catherine.

“A washing bill! It is nothing in the world but a washing bill! How could I be such a foolish girl?!”
Catherine Morland, page 46
“Remember the country and the age in which we live. Remember that we are English, that we are Christians.”
Henry Tilney, page 57
“Henry has spoken of you with great warmth, Miss Morland. I have wished much to make your acquaintance.”
Eleanor Tilney, page 21
“Punctuality is the soul of every well-ordered house! Exactly eight o'clock to the minute.”
General Tilney, page 47
“I am positive we shall be the greatest friends in the world! You have the look of an angel, Catherine!”
Isabella Thorpe, page 14
“My gig is the neatest thing in England! Cost me fifty guineas, and dirt cheap at the price!”
John Thorpe, page 18
“Catherine, congratulate me! The dearest creature in the world has consented to make me the happiest of men!”
James Morland, page 33
“My gown! Take care of my lace, Catherine—these people have no regard for fine muslin!”
Mrs. Allen, page 7
“Mrs. Allen and I are taking the waters at Bath for my gout, Mrs. Morland.”
Mr. Allen, page 5
“Catherine! My dearest child, without a servant or a warning?”
Mrs. Morland, page 73

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