Who said “Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.”?

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

SourcePride and Prejudice (1813)

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Austen, J. (n.d.). Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28150-happiness-in-marriage-is-entirely-a-matter-of/

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Austen, Jane. “Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28150-happiness-in-marriage-is-entirely-a-matter-of/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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Austen, Jane. “Happiness in marriage is entirely a matter of chance.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/28150-happiness-in-marriage-is-entirely-a-matter-of/.

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