Quotes on novels: What are some memorable quotes from classic novels?

One famous quote is from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen: 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' This quote sets the tone for the story's exploration of marriage and social class in 19th - century England.

In 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, there's the quote 'You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.' It emphasizes empathy, which is a central theme in the novel as Scout learns about the unjust treatment of others in her community.

From 'The Polar Express' (which was also made into a beloved movie), 'Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see.' This quote is relevant to Christmas as it speaks to the magic and wonder of the holiday season. Christmas is often about believing in things like Santa Claus, magic and the spirit of giving, which are not always visible but are deeply felt.

In Pride and Prejudice, there's the line 'I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look, or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.' This shows how love can sneak up on a person without them fully realizing it at first. It's a very relatable and beautifully written description of the start of love.

One memorable quote is 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.' from 'Pride and Prejudice'. This sets the tone for the story's exploration of marriage and society.

One of the most memorable quotes is 'It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife' from 'Pride and Prejudice'. It sets the stage for the story's exploration of marriage and society. Another is 'All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others' from 'Animal Farm', which is a powerful comment on political corruption and inequality.

One memorable quote is 'You'll shoot your eye out!' It's a classic line from the movie that is often repeated. It shows the mother's concern for Ralphie's safety regarding the Red Ryder BB gun he so desperately wants.

One famous love quote from 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen is 'You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.' It beautifully shows the deep and passionate love that Mr. Darcy has for Elizabeth.

From 'Moby - Dick', 'Call me Ishmael.' is a very well - known quote. It's simple yet it draws the reader in immediately. In 'Jane Eyre', 'I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.' This quote shows the strong - willed nature of Jane Eyre. Another one from 'Wuthering Heights' is 'He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.' which expresses a deep and complex relationship between the characters.

One memorable quote is from 'Murder on the Orient Express': 'The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.' This quote reflects Christie's knack for creating complex mysteries where the seemingly impossible solution is, in fact, the correct one.