Jane Harrison

Jane Harrison may refer to:

  • Jane Irwin Harrison (1804–1846), daughter-in-law and hostess of President William Henry Harrison of the United States
  • Jane Ellen Harrison (1850–1928), British classical scholar
  • Jane Harrison (GC) (1945–1968), British air stewardess and George Cross recipient
  • Jane Harrison (playwright) (born 1960), Australian playwright

Famous quotes containing the words jane harrison, jane and/or harrison:

    Old age, believe me, is a good and pleasant thing. It is true you are gently shouldered off the stage, but then you are given such a comfortable front stall as spectator.
    Jane Harrison (1850–1928)

    Natural law is only whatever happens in your lifetime within fifty miles of you.
    —“Marcy.” As quoted in The Girl I Left Behind, Introduction, by Jane O’Reilly (1980)

    The work of the miner has its unavoidable incidents of discomfort and danger, and these should not be increased by the neglect of the owners to provide every practicable safety appliance. Economies which involve a sacrifice of human life are intolerable.
    —Benjamin Harrison (1833–1901)