Who said “Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a…”?

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Jane Austen. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceEmma (1815)

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“Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of.”

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APA

Austen, J. (n.d.). Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24696-human-nature-is-so-well-disposed-towards-those/

MLA

Austen, Jane. “Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24696-human-nature-is-so-well-disposed-towards-those/. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Austen, Jane. “Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 25, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/24696-human-nature-is-so-well-disposed-towards-those/.