Iconic Quotes From Famous Authors you can’t ignore
By: Jamie Smartkins
Tags: Books, Novel, Fiction, Writing, Writing Prompts

In this article, I will share some of the iconic quotes from famous authors. I am pretty sure, you know most of them and let me know which of these are your favorites.

Iconic Quotes from Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas

“The merit of all things lies in their difficulty.” Alexandre Dumas “I do not often laugh, sir, as you may perceive by the air of my countenance; but nevertheless, I retain the privilege of laughing when I please.” Alexandre Dumas

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! — When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.” Jane Austen “Angry people are not always wise.” Jane Austen “I must learn to be content with being happier than I deserve.” Jane Austen

Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne

“Anything one man can imagine, other men can make real.” Jules Verne

Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens

“There are books of which the backs and covers are by far the best parts.” Charles Dickens

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

“Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor.” Suzanne Collins “You don’t forget the face of the person who was your last hope.” Suzanne Collins

Iconic Quotes from Harry Potter by J.K Rowling

“Just because you have the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn’t mean we all have.” J.K Rowling

“Anything’s possible if you’ve got enough nerve.” JK Rowling “For in dreams we enter a world that is entirely our own.” JK Rowling

Iconic Quotes from Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandra Dumas

“All human wisdom is contained in these two words — Wait and Hope” Alexandra Dumas “When you compare the sorrows of real life to the pleasures of the imaginary one, you will never want to live again, only to dream forever.” Alexandre Dumas “We are always in a hurry to be happy; for when we have suffered a long time, we have great difficulty in believing in good fortune.” Alexandre Dumas “To learn is not to know; there are the learners and the learned. Memory makes the one, philosophy the others.” Alexandra Dumas

Little Woman by Louisa May Alcott

“I’d rather take coffee than compliments just now.” Louisa May Alcott “I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” Louisa May Alcott “I want to do something splendid…something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead. I don’t know what, but I’m on the watch for it and mean to astonish you all someday.” Louisa May Alcott “Don’t try to make me grow up before my time.” Louisa May Alcott “Some people seemed to get all the sunshine and some all the shadow.” Louisa May Alcott “Conceit spoils the finest genius.” Louisa May Alcott “Take some books and read; that’s an immense help; and books are always good company if you have the right sort.” Louisa May Alcott

Chronicle of Narnia by C.S Lewis

“One day, you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” C.S Lewis

There are plethora of amazing quotes by these famous authors. Which of these are your favorites, share me in the comments.